More than 40 lawsuits have been filed by state attorneys general, unions, and nonprofits to challenge President Trump’s executive actions that have disrupted the federal government and constitutional checks and balances. Legal efforts have resulted in temporary court orders limiting the administration’s actions, such as ending automatic citizenship for certain immigrants and freezing domestic spending. Judges have issued injunctions against some executive orders, leading to a potential standoff between the executive and judicial branches over constitutional authority and the legality of Trump’s actions.
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Stocks Sink as Trump’s Tariff Threats Weigh on Confidence
Stocks in Asia tumbled on Monday as investors prepared for potential market turmoil due to expected tariffs from President Trump on America's major trading partners. Japan's Nikkei 225 and Taiwan's Taiex indexes dropped nearly 4 percent, while South Korea's stocks were down almost 3 percent. Futures on the S&P 500 also slumped, reflecting concerns about inflation and weak consumer sentiment following Mr. Trump's unpredictable trade policies and threats of tariffs on various countries, adding to...
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