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US President Donald Trump has once again thrust the nation’s democratic norms into the spotlight, reigniting concerns over his intentions after floating the idea of staying in power beyond the constitutional two-term limit — this time, without the veil of humor. Trump, who previously dismissed similar remarks as jokes, now insists he is “not kidding” about exploring ways to remain in office. His recent comments have sparked fresh alarm among legal experts, lawmakers, and watchdog groups, raising fears about the erosion of the constitutional order. Though some Republican leaders and Trump allies have downplayed the remarks as mere provocation or political theater, others view the statements as a serious threat. “This is no longer hypothetical,” said Rep. Daniel Goldman (D-NY). “Donald Trump is systematically laying the groundwork to undermine democracy and centralize power.” During his time in office, Trump pushed the boundaries of executive authority. His administration has...

On Monday night, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a pivotal ruling allowing the Trump administration to proceed with the deportation of Venezuelan migrants under wartime powers. The decision overturned a lower court's temporary injunction that had paused the deportations, permitting the use of the Alien Enemies Act to expel over 100 Venezuelans to El Salvador’s Terrorist Confinement Center. The Court’s ruling, however, was focused on procedural grounds rather than addressing the core constitutional issues raised by the deportations. The justices determined that the lawsuit challenging the deportations should have been filed in Texas, not Washington D.C. This procedural decision did not touch on the broader constitutional question of whether the Alien Enemies Act can be constitutionally used to justify the deportation of individuals based on national security concerns. The ruling grants the Trump administration continued authority to deport Venezuelans by invoking the 1798...