After Watergate, Congress curbed the presidency. Now, Trump is testing those limits
President Trump's efforts to cut federal programs and fire watchdogs are drawing attention to 1970s-era government reforms.
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As judges block broad actions, White House says courts causing constitutional crisis
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that judges blocking Trump administration actions were causing a constitutional crisis.
What Does It Take To Have A Constitutional Crisis?
Like many an owners' manual, the Constitution doesn't always cover all the bases. A constitutional crisis arises at a moment when the Constitution is not enough to resolve a question or a conflict.