The Oath and The Office

Trump vs. the Supreme Court. Again.

August 13, 2026·51 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Trump already lost on birthright citizenship. Now he is testing the limits of constitutional law with two narrower executive orders. We explain the high-stakes game of chicken underway: can a president just keep pushing after the courts and the Constitution say no?Plus, a rapid-fire breakdown of this week’s legal chaos:Vanity Plates: A bizarre but critical free speech fight.DOJ Takeover: Todd Blanche officially steps in as Attorney General after a bruising confirmation fight over Trump, DOJ independence, and a $1.8 billion slush fund.The $400 Million Ballroom: A court abruptly blocks Trump’s massive White House construction plan.Targeting Fauci: Senate Republicans vote to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt.

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