The Congressional Research Service is telling Congress that Trump cannot shut down US AID. Will they - and more specifically Republicans - listen, and act?https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IN/IN12500
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No. Because they seem to be more aligned w Putin’s brain (who has been openly gloating), than the ppl of America. (not attaching link for obvs reasons, but article is easily findable)
Can they also research whether DOGE is legal? 🚨 Since when has the Executive been permitted to create new government agencies? Especially ones with unchecked power, un-vetted members, and un-governed roles of obligation. As president you shouldn’t be able to appoint a King.
Even if they're right it doesn't matter because Trump controls the people who enforce the laws. The only true option to stop this is impeachment. And if Congress won't impeach then it's endorsing Trump's actions.
If you believe impeachment is the only option then this matters a great deal, as it’s a crystal clear example of him breaking the law and exceeding his authority. Aka: the kinda thing impeachment charges are based on
It's meaningless because it no matter what any court says there is no leverage against Trump to stop him from what he's doing until impeachment is truly a possibility. Congress is the only true check on the president's power by design. The only other options require the threat of violence.
It's not a complicated idea, it's just incorrect. SCOTUS specifically held that the president cannot be prosecuted for official acts. Only Congress can do that through the impeachment process.
I feel like you are randomly combining discrete facts. I’m not suggesting he be arrested for ignoring a court order.
Impeachment articles need a reason. So it does matter that these court orders exist, because it creates the concrete line Trump crosses to then spark the impeachment charges.
When one of these cases hits the Supreme Court and they rule for 47, we will end up in civil war because he will be drunk with power.
How does destroying our nation benefit the Oligarchs?
SCOTUS will no longer be needed.
https://www.youtube.com/live/aqtRWaHiZsw?si=aMBVveTYCOQPEUBU USAID contributes significantly to Ukraine…rebuilding infrastructure,reconstruction of their Energy Grid, restoring Farmers’ production. Predator Trump is destroying USAID to force Zelenskyy’s hand to capitulate and allow Russian occupation. @schatz.bsky.social
You’re going home? You are letting them off the hook? DOGE is not going home, DOGE is working the halls, DOGE is in the Treasury, DOGE is doing whatever the fuck they want while you are GOING HOME?
Gosh, I loved CRS when I worked on the Hill. Used them after too, for work. Sad that due to this report they’re likely going to be targeted and shut down.
Of course they won't. They're going to be testing boundaries to see if and who stands up to them. So far, resistance still appears quite spotty. And that's being kind.
#Resist So who enforces this and what are the consequences? USAID has all but been destroyed, the law didn’t prevent it and doesn’t appear to be preventing anything else DJT is doing via Musk. WHO polices the executive, where are the court injunctions. They just get more control everyday.
No. Republicans are cucked beyond belief. They’re like Theo under Ramsay in GOT. They are so deeply cucked by their king they’ll still fear being struck down by him long after he’s gone. They are pathetic.
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If you believe impeachment is the only option then this matters a great deal, as it’s a crystal clear example of him breaking the law and exceeding his authority. Aka: the kinda thing impeachment charges are based on
Saying it doesn’t matter is complying in advance
You need the court order to exist first is he can refuse it.
Idk why that’s a complicated idea.
Impeachment articles need a reason. So it does matter that these court orders exist, because it creates the concrete line Trump crosses to then spark the impeachment charges.
Even Threatening arrests for non compliance
Great job, NYT, wired magazine is doing 100x the job you are. Paper of record.
Fuck outta here
How does destroying our nation benefit the Oligarchs?
SCOTUS will no longer be needed.
Republicans will act only if they face overwhelming pressure.
So the only question is will some Democrat politicians and many civil society leaders create this powerful alliance?
It's very obvious that most Establishment Dems and most of mainstream media will fail this hurdle.
In other words, this report and CRS itself aren’t long for this world
https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IN/IN11573
Librarians are saving our democracy!
Although it includes a wider range of expertise beyond librarianship.
NYT: "Republicans push the limits of governing"
Also states have strong law enforcement agency and they are stepping into this fray now.