Week in Politics: Trump and Putin; possible rate cuts; lawmakers and redistricting
We discuss the latest political developments, including President Trump’s crackdown in Wahington, D.C., and redistricting efforts in Texas and California.
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A former federal prosecutor reviews legal options against assertive presidential power
NPR’s Scott Simon talks with Politico’s Ankush Khardori about what legal checks remain as the Trump administration flexes presidential power.
It’s been a busy week at the Justice Department. Here’s a recap
The Department of Justice has been in the news all week, both over its handling of the Epstein investigation and…
Trump makes over the Rose Garden, Mar-a-Lago style
Trump has swapped out the grass in the Rose Garden with stone, turning what had been a lawn into a…
Intel will give the U.S. government a 10% stake, Trump says
The president’s highly unusual announcement underscores the Trump administration’s desire to take control over U.S. businesses. (Image credit: David Paul…