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Explainer: what powers does Trump actually have to deploy the military to US cities?

Explainer: what powers does Trump actually have to deploy the military to US cities?

Trump use of the National Guard in several cities has been challenged by several governors. The case could end up before the Supreme Court.

10.10.2025 10

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John Hart

Why have Joe Biden’s preemptive pardons caused such a stir? A president’s pardoning power has few limits

Joe Biden preemptively pardoned his family and others concerned about retribution from Donald Trump. The Constitution says very little about who can...

23.01.2025 10

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John Hart

Explainer: a short history of the Electoral College and how it subverts the will of voters

For a fleeting moment in early October, it looked like the US presidential electoral system might become an issue in this year’s election. The...

31.10.2024 4

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John Hart