Trump's Policies

[Huckleberry]

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Trump Brazenly Defies Laws in Escalating Executive Power Grab
In the radical opening weeks of his second term, President Trump has appeared to feel little constraint by any need to show respect for the rule of law.

“We are well past euphemism about ‘pushing the limits,’ ‘stretching the envelope’ and the like,” said Peter M. Shane, who is a legal scholar in residence at New York University and the author of a casebook on separation-of-powers law. The array of legal constraints Mr. Trump has violated, Mr. Shane added, amounts to “programmatic sabotage and rampant lawlessness.”

Mr. Trump has effectively nullified laws, such as by ordering the Justice Department to refrain from enforcing a ban on the wildly popular app TikTok and by blocking migrants from invoking a statute allowing them to request asylum. He moved to effectively shutter a federal agency Congress created and tried to freeze congressionally approved spending, including most foreign aid. He summarily fired prosecutors, inspectors general and board members of independent agencies in defiance of legal rules against arbitrary removal.

List: Examples of Trump’s Actions That Are Defying Legal Limits
See examples of actions by President Trump and his administration that appear to constitute legal violations.
More than two dozen lawsuits have been filed so far challenging moves by the Trump administration, though many overlap: At least nine, for example, concern his bid to change the constitutional understanding that babies born on U.S. soil to undocumented parents are citizens.
Courts have temporarily blocked that edict, along with his blanket freeze on disbursing $3 trillion in domestic grants from money Congress appropriated. And a federal judge has temporarily blocked the transfer of a transgender federal inmate to a male prison, pausing a move in line with one of Mr. Trump’s executive orders.
But those obstacles so far have been rare in Mr. Trump’s blitzkrieg, which has raised the question of whether, in his return to office, he and his advisers feel constrained by the rule of law.

 

[Huckleberry]

https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/a-rule-of-thumb-for-the-executive-power-debates/

A Rule of Thumb for the Executive Power Debates

A few weeks into Donald Trump’s second presidency, it is clear we will all have to think a lot about executive power in the next four years. The new administration means to flex its muscles, and the results will raise some complicated questions.

To consider those clearly, we should remember an essential distinction. The president’s power should be understood in two different contexts: in relation to the executive branch over which he presides, and in relation to the larger constitutional system in which he plays a part. Donald Trump clearly wants to exert his authority over both, but the two are not the same.

A rough but useful rule of thumb would be that the president does command the executive branch but the executive branch does not command our government.

 

[Huckleberry]

Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions

A public resource tracking the legal challenges to the Trump administration's executive orders and actions.

www.justsecurity.org

Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions

 

[REBELZED]

The other party wasn't in tune with kitchen table issues. It's as simple as that.......

And your guy, who has already seen rising prices and was/is a gnat hair from implementing tariffs that would exacerbate them, is so much more in tune?

And how do those egg prices - which were so often referenced as reasoning for voting - look right about now?

But I'm sure you will find a way to absolve him of any responsibility as he has brainwashed his supporters into believing that nothing is ever his fault while simultaneously taking credit for any good thing that ever happens anywhere.

 

[Bazza]

And your guy, who has already seen rising prices and was/is a gnat hair from implementing tariffs that would exacerbate them, is so much more in tune?

And how do those egg prices - which were so often referenced as reasoning for voting - look right about now?

But I'm sure you will find a way to absolve him of any responsibility as he has brainwashed his supporters into believing that nothing is ever his fault while simultaneously taking credit for any good thing that ever happens anywhere.

Not looking for a fight, brother.

Was just answering a question........so don't shoot the messenger.

You don't like someone......hey vote 'em out.

 

[Bazza]

 

[Bamaro]

Trump evicts highest-ranking woman in the military from her home

President Trump fired Coast Guard commandant, Admiral Linda L. Fagan, almost immediately after he took office on January 20 - leaving her to find out while she was waiting to take a photo with Trump at the Commander in Chief ball that night.

Still, Fagan continued to live at her government-funded home on Joint Base Anacostia Bolling until she was abruptly evicted on Tuesday, NBC News reports.

'It's petty and it's personal,' a friend of Fagan's claimed.

They said Coast Guard leaders had given the four-star admiral a 60-day waiver to find new housing.

But on Tuesday, Homeland Security officials told acting commandant, Kevin Lundy, that he had to kick her out because the president wants her out of the quarters.

Lundy then reportedly informed Fagan at 2pm on Tuesday that she only had three hours to get out.

'It's a really strange power play,' Fagan's friend said.

 

[Huckleberry]

Pam Bondi Instructs Trump DOJ to Criminally Investigate Companies That Do DEI

Civil rights advocates may well file suit immediately against the Justice Department to secure an injunction.

slate.com

One astonishing memo, seen by Slate, puts the DOJ at the center of President Donald Trump’s widespread efforts to destroy any traces of initiatives that would create inclusive and diverse workspaces, otherwise known as DEIA. The new memo claims that it will target private sector DEIA initiatives for potential “criminal investigation.”



Is this limited government? Or is it using the power of government to enforce political ideology, something that conservatives have supposedly disavowed?

 

[Bamaro]

US plans to seize Venezuelan president's plane held in Dominican Republic during Rubio visit
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — The Trump administration plans to seize a second plane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro ’s government that is currently in the Dominican Republic.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio intends to announce the seizure on Thursday during a visit to Santo Domingo, the last stop of his five nation tour of Central America, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter and a State Department document obtained by The Associated Press.
Carrying out the seizure required that Rubio sign off on a foreign aid freeze waiver request to pay more than $230,000 in storage and maintenance fees. It also required approval by the U.S. Department of Justice.

 

[Huckleberry]

In freezing foreign aid, the US leaves people to die – and allows China to come to the rescue

A$95 billion worth of USAID programs have been brought to a screeching halt. It’s a devastating decision for developing nations, but also for US foreign policy.

theconversation.com

“Pro-Life.” “ChristIan.” “Pro-America.”

 

[jthomas666]

The Alabama museum grappling with the 'Gulf of America'

The world's only museum dedicated to the history and culture of the Gulf of Mexico may be in hot water following Trump's decision to change the name of the planet's largest gulf.

www.bbc.com

 

[cdub55]

Pam Bondi Instructs Trump DOJ to Criminally Investigate Companies That Do DEI

Civil rights advocates may well file suit immediately against the Justice Department to secure an injunction.

slate.com

One astonishing memo, seen by Slate, puts the DOJ at the center of President Donald Trump’s widespread efforts to destroy any traces of initiatives that would create inclusive and diverse workspaces, otherwise known as DEIA. The new memo claims that it will target private sector DEIA initiatives for potential “criminal investigation.”



Is this limited government? Or is it using the power of government to enforce political ideology, something that conservatives have supposedly disavowed?

Political ideology you say?

Like the LGBQT bombardment we have seen over the last 12 years from the Obama and Biden administrations. Like the confusion of "what is a male or female" confusion that we all of a sudden needed to have after thousands of years of it not being a topic of discussion or point of emphasis.

Truth is we have seen an influx of government agencies, and more importantly, government funds go towards these new and much needed woke projects. We now know why this was a point of emphasis for the mainstream media of certain groups and certain politicians. Money laundering is a game best played by those who are trying to help.

To get rid of a political ideology infestation, you have to get rid of the agencies, funds, and programs that have been put in place. To have limited government over the long haul, you have to overreach the one's that have overreached in the short term.

 

[Huckleberry]

Political ideology you say?

Like the LGBQT bombardment we have seen over the last 12 years from the Obama and Biden administrations. Like the confusion of "what is a male or female" confusion that we all of a sudden needed to have after thousands of years of it not being a topic of discussion or point of emphasis.

Truth is we have seen an influx of government agencies, and more importantly, government funds go towards these new and much needed woke projects. We now know why this was a point of emphasis for the mainstream media of certain groups and certain politicians. Money laundering is a game best played by those who are trying to help.

To get rid of a political ideology infestation, you have to get rid of the agencies, funds, and programs that have been put in place. To have limited government over the long haul, you have to overreach the one's that have overreached in the short term.

Ensuring that homosexuals have equal rights shouldn’t be considered a “woke” issue. If it feels like “bombardment”, it’s only because they’ve been ignored and discriminated against for so long.

As for gender issues, aside from the aspect of sports participation, I don’t know why it’s a problem recognizing that a small minority of people might not biologically and/or psychologically conform to what’s been considered “normal” for most of history. Of course, there’s a reason those people weren’t heard from earlier. It doesn’t take much imagination to figure out why.

The accusations of widespread money laundering are just that: accusations. To assert it as fact and justification for eliminating all the programs you find politically unattractive is a clear smokescreen for the implementation of conservative thought to the exclusion of all others. Trumpism occupies no high moral ground.

 

[cdub55]

Ensuring that homosexuals have equal rights shouldn’t be considered a “woke” issue. If it feels like “bombardment”, it’s only because they’ve been ignored and discriminated against for so long.

As for gender issues, aside from the aspect of sports participation, I don’t know why it’s a problem recognizing that a small minority of people might not biologically and/or psychologically conform to what’s been considered “normal” for most of history. Of course, there’s a reason those people weren’t heard from earlier. It doesn’t take much imagination to figure out why.

The accusations of widespread money laundering are just that: accusations. To assert it as fact and justification for eliminating all the programs you find politically unattractive is a clear smokescreen for the implementation of conservative thought to the exclusion of all others. Trumpism occupies no high moral ground.

Ah, the ole "Trumpism", "MAGA", etc that we like to throw at anyone who has a philosophical belief that goes against the recent liberal policy. I'm far from a Trump fan boy, but do have some political ideological agreements with many of his recent actions, ie Securing the border, cutting down political waste and money mismanagement, etc. If you honestly believe that Nancy Pelosi, who is worth around 300 million dollars (and that is just what she is claiming), has accrued her money from an honest and forthright political career, I have some beach front property in Auburn, AL I want to sell you. We all know political corruption is rampant in DC and anyone who says otherwise is participating in it and doesn't want their money train exposed.

Right is right and wrong is wrong. For some reason people hide behind political parties and forget that.

 

[Huckleberry]

Ah, the ole "Trumpism", "MAGA", etc that we like to throw at anyone who has a philosophical belief that goes against the recent liberal policy. I'm far from a Trump fan boy, but do have some political ideological agreements with many of his recent actions, ie Securing the border, cutting down political waste and money mismanagement, etc.

I wasn’t referring to you with the Trumpism label. I was referring to the movement in general. I also agree with border security and cutting down on waste and I’m by no means a Trump supporter. My use of “you” was meant in a general sense rather than referring to you specifically. I apologize for the lack of clarity.

If you honestly believe that Nancy Pelosi, who is worth around 300 million dollars (and that is just what she is claiming), has accrued her money from an honest and forthright political career, I have some beach front property in Auburn, AL I want to sell you. We all know political corruption is rampant in DC and anyone who says otherwise is participating in it and doesn't want their money train exposed.

I’m sure many politicians on all sides of the aisle have enriched themselves through less than savory means. Greed is not a partisan player. That’s not a reason to cut off aid to poor and hungry people, of course.

Right is right and wrong is wrong. For some reason people hide behind political parties and forget that.

You’ll get no argument from me on this point.

 

[Bamaro]

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And in total trump fashion he turned around and asked if anyone had a weiner.

 

[cdub55]

I wasn’t referring to you with the Trumpism label. I was referring to the movement in general. I also agree with border security and cutting down on waste and I’m by no means a Trump supporter. My use of “you” was meant in a general sense rather than referring to you specifically. I apologize for the lack of clarity.



I’m sure many politicians on all sides of the aisle have enriched themselves through less than savory means. Greed is not a partisan player. That’s not a reason to cut off aid to poor and hungry people, of course.



You’ll get no argument from me on this point.

You didn't have to apologize and maybe I read that the wrong way.

I 100% believe political corruption and money laundering is a non-partisan long standing tradition in Washington.

We will see how his administration handles welfare and other government assistance programs. It is too early to tell. The problem that we have right now is people are trying to make it out to be a black and white issue in regards to government assistance. The truth is you can have empathy towards people who are in need of assistance and also recognize that there needs to be reform in assistance programs due to excess waste of tax payer funds due to people taking advantage of the system. It isn't an all or nothing proposition.

 

[CrimsonNagus]

More greatness from Dictator Trump.

NASA Ordered to Remove Anything About 'Women in Leadership' From Its Websites: Report

NASA’s websites are now undergoing a worrying change that aims to omit important milestones in the space agency’s history. For example, a 2023 article mentioning NASA’s 1978 class of astronauts that included the first female, Black, and Asian-American astronauts, was removed from the agency’s website by January 29, returning an error message instead, SpaceNews reported. Additionally, words like ‘inclusive’ were changed to ‘fair,’ while the word inclusion was omitted altogether on NASA’s pages, according to 404 Media.

 

[jthomas666]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1887242650253992419

 

[crimsonaudio]

An unusual confluence of our sports and politics forums:

The NCAA changed its participation policy for transgender athletes on Thursday, limiting competition in women’s sports to athletes who were assigned female at birth.

The move came one day after President Donald Trump signed an executive order intended to ban transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports. The order gives federal agencies latitude to withhold federal funding from entities that do not abide by Title IX in alignment with the Trump administration’s view, which interprets “sex” as the gender someone was assigned at birth.

The NCAA policy change is effective immediately and applies to all athletes regardless of previous eligibility reviews. The NCAA has some 1,100 member schools with more than 500,000 athletes, easily the largest governing body for college athletics in the U.S.

NCAA changes transgender policy to limit women’s competition to athletes assigned female at birth