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Mar 30, 2026 President Trump signed an executive order to create federal voter eligibility lists and restrict mail ballots Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order sought to centralize election administration, threaten funding to states, and expand executive influence over voting access and voter data.
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- Trump Signs Executive Order on Mail-In Voting — Former President Trump signed an executive order aimed at restricting mail-in voting across the United States.
- Trump signs executive order to restrict mail-in ballots — President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to compile a national voter file and restrict mail-in ballots.
- Executive Order on Citizenship Verification in Federal Elections — On March 31, 2026, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections." The order mandates the creation of state-specific citizenship lists to
Traits
Citizenship is stratified by wealth, ideology, and heritageExecutive power operates without effective oversightFederal power is weaponized against disfavored states or localitiesSurveillance of ordinary citizens increases; elite crimes remain opaqueVoter suppression is rationalized as election integrity
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 63 – 2026-03-28–2026-04-03
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Mar 27, 2026 President Trump acknowledged the Iran campaign as a military operation without congressional approval Corroborated Power and Authority
The statement underscored executive war-making outside formal legislative authorization, sharpening separation-of-powers concerns.
Independently corroborated by1 independent news desk
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- Trump Acknowledges Military Operation in Iran — At a Republican fundraising dinner, President Trump referred to the military actions in Iran as a "military operation," acknowledging the lack of congressional approval for what he termed a "tremendous success." This
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 62 – 2026-03-21–2026-03-27
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Mar 27, 2026 President Trump launched strikes on Iran without congressional approval Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The strikes marked a major use of force by the executive branch without clear legislative consent.
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- Trump Launches Strikes on Iran — President Trump initiated military strikes on Iran at the urging of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite U.S.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 62 – 2026-03-21–2026-03-27
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Mar 5, 2026 The House of Representatives rejected a war powers resolution to end hostilities with Iran Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The failed vote left the executive with broad room to continue military action, showing legislative reluctance to enforce its own war powers.
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- US House rejects war powers resolution to end hostilities with Iran — The US House of Representatives voted against a war powers resolution that aimed to end hostilities with Iran, with a vote of 212-219.
- U.S. Administration Conflicted on War Status with Iran — There is confusion within the U.S.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 59 – 2026-02-28–2026-03-06
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Feb 28, 2026 President Trump announced and defended major combat operations against Iran without congressional authorization Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The president used war powers unilaterally, shifting core decisions on force away from Congress and weakening democratic checks on military action.
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- Trump Announces Military Action Against Iran — On February 27, 2026, former President Donald Trump released a video on his social media platform, Truth Social, announcing a military operation against Iran.
- Trump announces military operations in Iran — Following the military strikes on Iran, President Trump posted an 8-minute video on social media announcing the commencement of major combat operations.
- Trump expresses desire for regime change in Iran — In a phone call with reporters, President Trump stated that his primary goal in the military action against Iran is regime change, emphasizing his desire for freedom for the Iranian people.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 59 – 2026-02-28–2026-03-06
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Feb 21, 2026 President Trump imposed new global tariffs under Section 122 and then said the rate would rise from 10% to 15% Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The move used unilateral trade power to reshape prices and commerce after a court loss, increasing economic uncertainty and testing statutory limits.
Independently corroborated by1 independent news desk
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- Trump Announces New Global Tariffs — Following the Supreme Court's ruling against his previous tariffs, former President Donald Trump announced new global tariffs, initially set at 10% and later increased to 15% within 24 hours.
- Trump Signs Global 10% Tariff — On February 20, 2026, President Donald Trump signed an order imposing a 10% tariff on all countries, effective February 24, 2026.
- Trump announces new global tariffs following Supreme Court decision — In response to the Supreme Court's ruling against his tariffs, President Trump announced he would impose a new global 10% tariff on all countries, effective almost immediately.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 58 – 2026-02-21–2026-02-27
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Feb 21, 2026 The Supreme Court ruled that President Trump's IEEPA tariff regime was unlawful Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The ruling reaffirmed that Congress, not the president alone, controls tariff power and imposed a direct judicial check on executive overreach.
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- Supreme Court rules Trump's tariffs unconstitutional — The U.S.
- Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Tariff Regime — The Supreme Court ruled against President Trump's tariff regime, declaring it unlawful.
- Supreme Court Rules Trump's Tariffs Illegal — The Supreme Court ruled that many of Donald Trump's tariffs, imposed unilaterally under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), were illegal.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 58 – 2026-02-21–2026-02-27
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Jan 14, 2026 The Justice Department released a memo approving a military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro without resolving its legality under international law Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The memo asserted broad executive war-making discretion and weakened legal limits on cross-border force by treating domestic authorization as sufficient.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- DoJ Memo on Military Raid to Capture Maduro Released — A memo from the Trump administration's Department of Justice (DoJ) was released, revealing that the administration approved a military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro without concluding whether
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16
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Jan 5, 2026 Members of Congress reported they had not been briefed on the Venezuela strikes Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The lack of briefing showed a breakdown in routine oversight channels for military action and intelligence notification.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
The New York Times · BBC · The Hill · NBC News · NPR
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- U.S. Faces Scrutiny Over Lack of Congressional Oversight in Venezuela Operation — The U.S.
- Congress members report lack of briefings on Venezuela strikes — Representative Jim Himes and Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer, both members of the Gang of Eight, reported that they had not been briefed on the military strikes in Venezuela.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 51 – 2026-01-03–2026-01-09
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Nov 1, 2025 The Justice Department claimed the War Powers Resolution did not apply to U.S. strikes on boats because the targets could not shoot back Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The claim expanded executive room to use force without meaningful congressional approval or time limits.
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- DOJ Claims War Powers Act Does Not Apply to Boat Bombings — The DOJ informed Congress that the Trump administration does not need to comply with the War Powers Act regarding boat bombings, as the vessels cannot shoot back.
- Legal counsel claims drone strikes do not constitute hostilities — T.
- Trump administration claims authority over military actions — The Trump administration asserted that it does not need to consult Congress regarding its military actions against Venezuela, despite the requirements of the 1973 War Powers Act.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 42 – 2025-11-01–2025-11-07
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Oct 9, 2025 Judge April Perry blocked National Guard deployment to Chicago for two weeks Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The order checked presidential military authority in a domestic dispute and affirmed that courts could test the factual basis for deployment claims.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
Associated Press · PBS · ABC7 Chicago · BBC
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- Judge blocks Trump’s national guard deployment in Chicago — A U.S.
- Judge to Rule on National Guard Deployment in Chicago — A federal judge is set to rule on the legality of the Trump administration's deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago.
- Second Judge Blocks National Guard Deployment to Chicago — A second federal judge blocked the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Chicago, citing the likelihood of civil unrest.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 38 – 2025-10-04–2025-10-10
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Aug 23, 2025 President Trump and Pentagon officials planned or threatened National Guard and military deployments to Chicago and Baltimore Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The threats and planning extended presidential use of military force in domestic politics, pressuring cities without local consent.
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- Trump threatens federal intervention in Chicago — Trump threatened to take over Chicago, claiming that he would send federal forces to address crime in the city.
- Trump Plans National Guard Deployment to Chicago — President Trump plans to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago, a move criticized by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Lt.
- Pentagon Plans National Guard Deployment to Chicago — The Pentagon has been planning to deploy thousands of National Guard troops to Chicago as early as next month.
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Chaos is used as a strategy to fragment focus and disable accountabilityExecutive power operates without effective oversightFederal power is weaponized against disfavored states or localitiesOpposition parties are allowed but structurally weakenedPolice and military are aligned with elite preservation, not public defense
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 32 – 2025-08-23–2025-08-29
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Jun 26, 2025 The Supreme Court limited lower courts’ ability to issue nationwide injunctions in the birthright citizenship cases Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The ruling reduced one of the judiciary’s main tools for quickly blocking contested executive policies across the country before merits decisions are final.
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- SCOTUS Limits Nationwide Injunctions — The Supreme Court of the United States ruled 6-3 that nationwide injunctions likely exceed the authority granted to the courts by Congress.
- Supreme Court Limits Judicial Power to Curb Presidential Policies — The U.S.
- Supreme Court Limits Lower Courts' Power to Block Executive Orders — The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of limiting the power of federal judges to issue nationwide injunctions, which have been used to block many of Donald Trump's executive orders, including his attempt to end
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Week 23 – 2025-06-21–2025-06-27
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Jun 21, 2025 President Trump ordered U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities without congressional approval Corroborated Power and Authority
The strikes tested constitutional limits on war powers by concentrating military decision-making in the presidency and bypassing normal legislative authorization and advance notice.
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- President Trump Orders Airstrikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities — On June 21, 2025, President Trump ordered airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—marking the first U.S.
- U.S. Military Conducts Airstrikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites — On June 21, 2025, President Donald J.
- US military conducts airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites — The US military launched airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, involving over 125 aircraft and multiple bomb types, including GBU-57 bunker buster bombs and Tomahawk missiles.
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Week 23 – 2025-06-21–2025-06-27
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Apr 15, 2025 President Trump and President Bukele said Kilmar Abrego Garcia would not be returned and discussed expanding Salvadoran prison capacity Corroborated Power and Authority
The meeting publicly signaled resistance to court-ordered relief and normalized using a foreign prison system as an arm of executive detention policy.
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- Trump and Bukele Announce Plan to Defy Supreme Court Ruling — On April 14, 2025, President Donald Trump met with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele in the Oval Office, where they announced their decision not to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S., defying a Supreme Court
- President defies Supreme Court order on concentration camps — The President of the United States has openly defied a unanimous order from the Supreme Court by continuing to collaborate with the President of El Salvador to send individuals, including American citizens, to
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Week 13 – 2025-04-12–2025-04-18
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Mar 18, 2025 Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that dismantling USAID likely violated the Constitution and ordered parts of the agency restored Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The ruling defended Congress's role in creating agencies and limited executive attempts to shut one down unilaterally.
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- Federal Judge Rules USAid Shutdown Likely Violated Constitution — On March 17, 2025, U.S.
- Federal Judge Blocks USAID Dismantling — A federal judge ruled that the dismantling of USAID likely violates the Constitution and blocked further cuts to the agency.
- Judge Chuang Rules Against Destruction of USAID — U.S.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 9 – 2025-03-15–2025-03-21
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Mar 15, 2025 The Trump administration continued deportation flights to El Salvador after Judge Boasberg's order Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
Proceeding with removals despite a court order threatened due process and bodily security for migrants facing summary expulsion.
Independently corroborated by7 independent news desks
The Washington Post · The New York Times · PBS · CNN · CBS News · ABC News · NPR
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- Trump administration ignores court order on deportations — Despite a court order blocking deportations, the Trump administration reportedly continued to carry out flights to deport individuals deemed dangerous.
- US deports 250 alleged gang members to El Salvador despite court ruling — The United States deported over 250 alleged gang members to El Salvador, despite a federal judge's ruling to halt the flights.
- Trump’s Deportation Czar disregarded court orders — Tom Homan stated on Fox that the Trump Administration would continue deportation efforts despite court orders, indicating a disregard for judicial authority.
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Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 9 – 2025-03-15–2025-03-21
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Mar 3, 2025 The Trump administration impounded congressionally approved aid to Ukraine Corroborated Power and Authority
The move tested whether the executive could withhold funds already approved by Congress, directly challenging legislative control over spending.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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The Guardian · MeidasTouch · Zeteo · CNBC
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- Trump Administration Stops Financing New Weapons Sales to Ukraine — The Trump administration has reportedly stopped financing new weapons sales to Ukraine and is considering freezing weapons shipments from U.S.
- Trump pauses aid to Ukraine — Reports indicate that President Trump plans to withhold further aid to Ukraine, which had been previously approved by Congress, as part of a review of U.S.
- Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine — President Trump paused the delivery of over $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine following a contentious meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Week 7 – 2025-03-01–2025-03-07
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Feb 20, 2025 The Trump administration planned to disband the USPS governing board and place the Postal Service under Commerce Department control Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The reported plan would have brought an independent public service more directly under presidential control, weakening institutional insulation.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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- Trump Plans to Disband USPS Board — Reports indicate that Trump plans to disband the USPS governing board via executive order, aiming to place the Postal Service under the control of the Commerce Secretary.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 5 – 2025-02-15–2025-02-21
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Feb 15, 2025 The Trump administration defied federal court orders pausing executive actions and restoring funding Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The repeated defiance tested whether courts could still constrain the executive branch and protect the separation of powers.
Independently corroborated by1 independent news desk
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- Trump administration defies federal court orders — The Trump administration has been defying federal court orders that were meant to pause its actions perceived as subverting the Constitution and federal bureaucracy.
- Trump administration defies court orders to restore funding to federal bodies — The Trump administration has defied court orders that mandated the restoration of funding to federal bodies such as the National Institutes of Health.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 5 – 2025-02-15–2025-02-21
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Feb 1, 2025 Elon Musk's team gained access to Treasury payment systems Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
Granting a private-aligned team access to core payment infrastructure shifted practical state power outside normal accountability channels.
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- Musk's team gains access to Treasury payment systems — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent approved access to the Treasury's payments system for Elon Musk's team after the previous acting secretary refused.
- Access to U.S. Treasury Payment Systems Granted to Musk's Team — Elon Musk's team gained access to the U.S.
- Musk's Access to Treasury Payment Systems — Elon Musk's team forced the resignation of David A.
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Chaos is used as a strategy to fragment focus and disable accountabilityCivil service roles are politicized or privatizedCrony capitalism becomes indistinguishable from governanceData and algorithms are used to manipulate, not serve, the publicExecutive power operates without effective oversightRegulatory agencies are staffed by former or future industry executivesState power is outsourced to unaccountable private contractors
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 3 – 2025-02-01–2025-02-07
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Jan 20, 2025 President Trump signed an order declaring a national emergency at the southern border Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The declaration expanded unilateral executive authority over immigration and opened the door to military deployment and wall funding with reduced congressional control.
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- Trump declares national emergency at US-Mexico border — President Trump declared a national emergency at the US-Mexico border, despite illegal crossings being at their lowest levels in five years.
- Trump declares national emergency to build border wall — On January 20, 2025, President Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border, allowing the use of federal funds to construct a border wall without Congressional approval.
- Trump declares a national border emergency — President Trump declared a national emergency at the southern US border, paving the way for the deployment of US troops and the implementation of hardline immigration policies.
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Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 1 – 2025-01-20–2025-01-24
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