Trump tightens checks and balances on executive power
David Harsanyi argues Trump limits his own branch, shifting power back to Congress. He contrasts Obama era executive orders with current rhetoric and warns about bypassing the Constitution. He critiques DACA, the Paris accord, and Obamacare subsidy payments as examples of governance overreach.
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Donald Trump
Trump
Barack Obama
Obama
Congress
Senate
Environmental Protection Agency
Treasury
Jack Lew
Internal Revenue Service
Neil Gorsuch
Community letters on antitrust, gambling and Citizens United
A Cedar Rapids reader critiques antitrust principles and casino location policy, arguing for competition over government protection. The letter also condemns Citizens United and money in politics, urging ending the decision, term limits, and gerrymandering fixes.
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Cedar Rapids
Gaming Commission
United
Backer
End Citizens United
Citizen’s United
Trump the poster boy for white privilege in patriotism critiques
Leonard Pitts argues Trump embodies white privilege in patriotism scrutiny. He contrasts Obama era questions about American loyalty with Trump's recent handling of fallen soldiers and family grief, noting double standards and a lack of accountability for white privilege.
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Leonard Pitts JR
Trump
Barack Obama
Obama
Jack Kingston
R-Ga
America
Bill O’reilly
CNN
Donald Trump
Niger
Florida
Frederica Wilson
Myeshia Johnson
Sgt
la David Johnson
Wilson
la David
Myeshia
Russia
Leonard Pitts
Tribune News Service
Miamiherald
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the Federalist
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Thefederalist.com
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Dan Backer
Supreme Court
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Michael Ramirez
Creators Syndicate
Creators.com
Artoc
Michaelpramirez.com
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