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EPISODE · Feb 14, 2025 · 34 MIN

Trump versus the courts

from Post Reports · host The Washington Post

Senior political reporter Aaron Blake talks with Supreme Court reporter Justin Jouvenal and Democracy reporter Colby Itkowitz about how President Donald Trump is testing the power of the courts — and trying to expand his own authority in the process. They break down the cases facing the executive branch right now, what Trump and his allies are saying about them, and why some experts say Trump’s actions run afoul of the constitution.Today’s show was produced by Laura Benshoff. It was edited by Reena Flores and Rachel Van Dongen and mixed by Ted Muldoon.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

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President Donald Trump’s executive actions have drawn dozens of court challenges. Judges have ordered many to pause. What if he doesn’t listen?

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