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Jul 27, 2026 President Trump notified Congress about military action in Iran while claiming the War Powers deadline did not apply Corroborated Power and Authority
The notice asserted broad presidential war authority and narrowed Congress's practical role in authorizing ongoing hostilities.
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- Trump notifies Congress of military action in Iran — President Trump notified Congress of ongoing military action in Iran, which began on February 28, and claimed that hostilities had terminated on April 7.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 80 – 2026-07-25–2026-07-31
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Jul 25, 2026 President Trump imposed new tariffs on goods from dozens of countries under claimed forced-labor authority Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The tariffs extended unilateral executive control over trade and revenue policy after prior legal setbacks, testing limits on presidential economic power.
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- Trump Imposes New Tariffs Amid Legal Challenges — President Trump announced new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on goods from over 80 countries, claiming they produce goods with forced labor.
- Trump imposes new tariffs under emergency powers — President Trump announced the imposition of new tariffs on products from over 60 countries, claiming authority under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which allows tariffs in cases of forced labor.
- U.S. Imposes Tariffs on Economies Failing to Enforce Forced Labor Prohibitions — The Executive Office of the President issued a memorandum directing the U.S.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 80 – 2026-07-25–2026-07-31
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