Trump’s executive power struggles: What’s stalled and what’s advancing

Published April 23, 2025 6:00am ET



As the 100-day mark of President Donald Trump‘s second term approaches, his power struggles with the courts over executive authority have emerged as a defining feature of his presidency.

More than 150 lawsuits have been filed by Democratic state attorneys general, advocacy groups, and civil rights lawyers, all seeking to halt or undo Trump’s efforts to reverse Biden-era policies and restructure key parts of the federal government.

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