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Brian Lehrer Weekend: Subways; Presidential Power; 100 Years of The New Yorker

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Federal Spending Freeze: A Constitutional Crisis

This chapter examines the recent White House memo aimed at freezing federal loans and grants, which was quickly rescinded amid legal challenges. The discussion highlights the implications of this memo on Medicaid and other programs, the dynamics of presidential power, and the need for checks and balances. Through legal analysis and political commentary, the chapter urges a reevaluation of executive authority and its impact on democracy and public services.

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