Less than a month into Donald Trump’s second term, his administration’s aggressive restructuring of the government and flirtation with defying court rulings threaten to spark a constitutional crisis. “He could have done all of that lawfully, and instead what he’s done is testing the limits of his power in a way we have never seen in this country,” says retired federal Judge Nancy Gertner.

During a press conference on Tuesday, Trump dismissed concerns about executive overreach and claimed he would respect court decisions. But legal experts warn his broad view of presidential power crosses long held boundaries and is propelling the country into a........

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