Powers
Americannoun
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Trade Act to impose a 10% tariff, just as the Supreme Court invalidated tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
The War Powers Act has historically proven difficult to enforce, with courts generally reluctant to intervene in disputes between Congress and the White House over military action.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
A senior Trump administration official said: "For War Powers Resolution purposes, the hostilities that began on Saturday, February 28 have terminated."
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Let’s not all feel like it’s in the rearview,” said JP Powers, chief investment officer at RWA Wealth Partners.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
“Golly, I’d sure like to meet that girl over there,” Powers confided to the cashier.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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