Mark Levin Podcast

Power Struggles: The Battle Between Congress and the Courts

May 31, 2025
The podcast dives into the constitutional balance of power between Congress and the courts, emphasizing the framers' intent to prevent judicial overreach. It critiques the media's bias in covering controversial figures like New York AG Letitia James, linking her actions to broader political dysfunction. There's a sharp focus on the alarming decline of U.S. military readiness against China and discussions on potential legislative reforms. The dangers of Iran's nuclear ambitions are also a pressing concern, highlighting the need for vigilance in international relations.
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INSIGHT

Constitution Limits Court Power

  • The Constitution grants Congress broad taxation and spending powers, including tariff authority, not courts.
  • Courts lack constitutional basis to override Congressional delegations, contrary to modern judicial claims.
INSIGHT

Framers Against Supreme Court Finality

  • Framers rejected courts having final say in separation-of-powers disputes.
  • Judicial review is not in the Constitution and courts today wrongly assume this power.
ADVICE

Let Congress Resolve Tariff Disputes

  • If Congress wants to check presidential powers on tariffs, it must act legislatively.
  • Courts should direct disputes over Congressional powers back to Congress rather than decide them.
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