Powers
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In its filing, CBP said refunds can be issued electronically for about 82% of the tariffs paid under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or about $127 billion.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
Mr. Beck is author of “Constitutional Separation of Powers: Cases & Commentary.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
MI5 has resolved Beth's legal claim at the Investigatory Powers Tribunal without admission of liability, meaning without a legal admission of wrongdoing.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
Under the War Powers Resolution passed by Congress in 1973, unauthorized deployments into hostile situations must end after 60 days unless Congress votes to declare war or passes legislation authorizing the use of the military.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026
Powers had tossed aside the hollow silver dollar while drifting down to Soviet soil—he was going to survive this ordeal, if possible.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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