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Courts and Congress challenge presidential control of government

Courts and Congress challenge presidential control of government

A federal judge ordered the reinstatement of fired U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff, ruling that the president could not remove a court-appointed prosecutor before a Senate-confirmed replacement; DOJ plans to appeal. Trump is also seeking to cancel about $810 million Congress appropriated, prompting litigation and renewed debate over rescissions, impoundment, and presidential spending authority.

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Updated Oct 3, 2026
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