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Dec 5, 2025 Judge Charles Breyer questioned the Trump administration's continued control of the California National Guard Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The hearing tested federal authority over state troops, putting separation-of-powers and federalism limits on domestic military control under review.
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- Judge challenges Trump administration's control over California National Guard — Judge Charles Breyer challenged the Trump administration's authority to maintain control over the California National Guard, which was federalized in June 2025 in response to protests in Los Angeles.
Dec 3, 2025 President Trump claimed he could void Biden documents signed by autopen Corroborated Power and Authority
The claim tested whether a president could unilaterally erase a predecessor's official acts, challenging continuity of government and legal limits on executive power.
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- Trump attempts to void Biden's autopen-signed documents — On December 2, 2025, Donald Trump announced his intention to "terminate" all documents signed by Joe Biden using an autopen, including pardons.
- Trump Claims Biden's Use of Autopen Invalidates His Actions — President Trump declared that any documents signed by former President Joe Biden using an autopen are invalid, claiming this renders all related actions, including pardons and executive orders, null and void.
Dec 2, 2025 Costco sued the Trump administration over tariffs imposed under emergency powers Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The lawsuit challenged whether the executive had exceeded statutory authority, putting institutional limits on emergency economic powers before the courts.
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- Costco sues Trump administration over emergency tariff powers — Costco has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in the court of international trade, challenging the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs.
Nov 29, 2025 The Senate Armed Services Committee opened an investigation into the September boat strikes Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The inquiry showed Congress asserting oversight over possible unlawful military action, testing whether legislators could check executive use of force.
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- Senate Armed Services Committee to Investigate Boat Strikes