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Is Congress willing to curb Trump's approach to executive power?

By Claudia Grisales

Published October 22, 2025 at 4:34 PM CDT

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President Trump's expansive interpretation of executive power is continuing to reshape federal spending in a government shutdown.

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Claudia Grisales

Claudia Grisales is a congressional reporter assigned to NPR's Washington Desk.

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