High-Stakes Week Ahead in Washington: Trump's Power Claims to Be Decided As the US Supreme Court wraps up its term, the nation is bracing for potentially landmark decisions on several high-profile cases that have centered around former President Donald Trump's expansive claims of presidential power. The court is expected to hand down rulings that could have far-reaching implications for the limits of the executive branch and the balance of power within the US government. Meanwhile, in a separate development, Trump has announced a surprise meeting with Iranian officials in Doha, Qatar, sparking questions about the purpose and potential fallout of the encounter. With the Supreme Court's decisions and Trump's diplomatic maneuvering on the horizon, this week promises to be one of the most significant in recent US politics.
Court expected to hand down decisions on several outstanding cases, wrapping up term that has focussed on Trump’s expansive claims of presidential powerDonald Trump said a meeting on Iran would be held on Tuesday in Doha, without giving further details.“Iran has requested a meeting. It will take place tomorrow in Doha,” Trump wrote in all capital letters in a social media post today. Continue reading...
