Bill Ackman's criticism of the Democratic Party

Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman believes the Democratic Party needs a complete reboot with resignations at the leadership level due to their mistakes and policies. He advocates for eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse in government with checks and balances.

Comparison of President Trump to Caligula

The article compares President Trump to Caligula, highlighting Trump's dictatorial tendencies and megalomania. It discusses Trump's desire for a third term, imperialistic impulses, and attacks on those who defy him. It emphasizes the dangers of Trump's behavior and the lack of opposition from both Democrats and Republicans.

Government funding and checks and balances

Representative Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) states that Democrats will not vote to fund the government unless President Donald Trump stops overriding Congress spending, emphasizing the importance of checks and balances and Congress's power of the purse.

Ilhan Omar accuses Trump of not abiding by the Constitution in creation of agencies

Representative Ilhan Omar accuses President Trump of not abiding by the Constitution in honoring Congress' role in the creation of agencies, citing a constitutional crisis and the need for the judiciary to intervene.

President Joe Biden's veto of The Judges Act

President Joe Biden vetoed The Judges Act, which would have added more judgeships to federal courts. The move was seen as a way to prevent President-elect Donald Trump from influencing the courts with more conservative judges.

Defense of Pam Bondi as Attorney General Nominee

Ana Navarro defends President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Attorney General, Pam Bondi, calling her qualified and not a 'kook.' Navarro emphasizes the importance of checks and balances in government.

Mexico's Federal Judiciary Strike

All of Mexico's federal judiciary has gone on strike to protest a massive reform that they say would put an end to the country's checks and balances.

Supreme Court Decision and Presidential Power

Rep. Zoe Lofgren claimed President Joe Biden could use the Supreme Court decision affirming a degree of immunity for former and current presidents to remove conservative justices from the high court. Legal analyst Andrew Weissmann indicated that the decision removes an enormous check on the president.

Impact of a Criminal President on American Democracy

The article discusses the potential implications of a criminal president like Donald Trump on American democracy, highlighting concerns about accountability, abuse of power, and the effectiveness of checks and balances in the system.

Americans' Views on Presidential Power and Partisanship

A new poll by The Associated Press-NORC finds that Americans are more willing to support expanded presidential power if the candidate from their party wins the presidency. Views on presidential power are heavily influenced by party affiliation, with Republicans more likely to support expanded power for a Republican president and vice versa. The poll highlights increasing polarization and a willingness to push the boundaries of the political framework that has kept the U.S. a stable democracy for over two centuries.

Americans' Views on Presidential Power and Checks and Balances

Americans express willingness to push the boundaries of the political framework to allow more presidential power, especially if their party's candidate wins. Views on presidential power differ based on party affiliation, with Republicans more supportive of unilateral action by a Republican president and vice versa.