Donald Trump suffered three serious blows in his legal and political battles. First, a federal appeals court agreed to review a challenge to his deployment of federal troops in Oregon. Second, the U.S. Senate blocked his proposed emergency tariffs on Brazil, with five Republicans joining Democrats in opposition. Third, a judge ruled that the acting U.S. attorney he had appointed in California was serving unlawfully.
Trump had been relying on these moves to reinforce his authority. The court’s decision raises questions about how far a president can send troops inside the U.S. The tariff blockade marks a clear legislative rebuke of his trade agenda. And the attorney-appointment ruling hits his control over federal law-enforcement posts.
These setbacks weaken key tools of presidential power that Trump has been using actively. They could reshape how his administration proceeds, especially in trade and domestic operations.