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Astead Herndon

๐Ÿ‘ค Speaker
1418 total appearances

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Today, Explained
Trump's Greenland obsession

We had heard Rand Paul on the Hill say that he believes that the president's threats around Greenland had specifically scared some members of the Republican caucus.

Today, Explained
Trump's Greenland obsession

But now there actually has been an invasion of a foreign capital.

Today, Explained
Trump's Greenland obsession

removal of a foreign leader, I think more people are willing to understand that this is an act of war.

Today, Explained
Trump's Greenland obsession

And there is a real debate over whether or not the president can do this without the permission of Congress.

Today, Explained
Trump's Greenland obsession

What have Republican members in Congress been saying about the military use of force in Greenland?

Today, Explained
Trump's Greenland obsession

I want to ask about the general question of congressional willingness and authority here.

Today, Explained
Trump's Greenland obsession

You know, we have seen Congress kind of abdicate its role little by little over the years to the point that Donald Trump has been able to execute a more powerful executive office.

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Trump's Greenland obsession

Is there any kind of willingness you have for Congress to rein in that power right now?

Today, Explained
Trump's Greenland obsession

If we think even beyond the war powers resolution, how much is the discussion of Congress's own role?

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Trump's Greenland obsession

How much are members talking about that?

Today, Explained
Trump's Greenland obsession

Annie Greer, senior reporter at CNN.

Today, Explained
Trump's Greenland obsession

She covers Congress.

Today, Explained
Trump's Greenland obsession

Coming up, just how serious is Europe taking the president's threats on Greenland?

Today, Explained
Trump's Greenland obsession

This week, we cover the massive nationwide protests in Iran and the U.S.

Today, Explained
Trump's Greenland obsession

response.

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Trump's Greenland obsession

Is the American dream still possible?

Today, Explained
Trump's Greenland obsession

And it shouldn't be a wake up that if you work hard, play by the rules, we're going to make the American dream accessible and affordable to you.

Today, Explained
Trump's Greenland obsession

You're not going to struggle.

Today, Explained
Trump's Greenland obsession

You're going to strive to achieve something.