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President Trump faces significant judicial resistance to his agenda, with federal judges issuing nationwide injunctions and rulings against key policies like immigration enforcement and deregulation efforts. To counter these roadblocks, Trump is pushing the Supreme Court to limit judges’ authority to issue broad injunctions, arguing that such rulings undermine executive power and create legal chaos. His administration is also accelerating deregulation through executive orders that mandate eliminating 10 existing regulations for every new one introduced, aiming to reduce bureaucratic overreach. Additionally, Trump is restructuring federal agencies to increase presidential control over traditionally independent bodies, ensuring they align more closely with his policy goals.
On the political front, the Democratic Party’s favorability has plummeted to a historic low of 29%, driven by internal divisions and voter dissatisfaction over perceived focus on culture wars rather than economic issues. Nearly a third of Democrats want new leadership, with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez emerging as a favored figure among progressive voters. Meanwhile, Republicans maintain a 36% approval rating, buoyed by Trump’s aggressive policy rollout and messaging focused on economic revitalization.
### Legal Strategies to Overcome Judicial Barriers
– Trump’s legal team argues district judges lack constitutional authority to block policies beyond their jurisdictions. The administration has asked the Supreme Court to restrict injunctions to specific plaintiffs or regions.
– Acting Solicitor General Sarah Harris contends broad injunctions create an “epidemic” of judicial overreach, citing 15 such orders in February 2025 alone.
– Executive orders now require all agencies, including independent bodies like the FTC and SEC, to submit regulations for White House approval, centralizing power under Trump’s oversight.
– The “10-to-1 Deregulation Initiative” forces agencies to repeal outdated rules, building on Trump’s first-term success in cutting 5.5 regulations for each new one enacted.
– Trump has criticized Obama- and Biden-appointed judges like Beryl Howell and James Boasberg for “activist” rulings blocking policies on immigration and labor.
– The administration is preparing to appeal unfavorable decisions to higher courts, betting on a conservative-leaning Supreme Court to uphold contentious measures like ending birthright citizenship.
### Democratic Party’s Decline and Internal Strife
– Only 63% of Democrats view their party positively, a sharp drop from previous years.
– Key grievances include leadership compromises with Republicans on spending bills and a perceived neglect of cost-of-living concerns.
– Progressive voters increasingly back Rep. Ocasio-Cortez (10%) over establishment figures like Kamala Harris (9%) and Bernie Sanders (8%).
– The party is hosting town halls in Republican districts to rebuild trust but faces criticism for prioritizing divisive social issues over economic policies.
| | Democrats | Republicans |
|———————–|———–|————-|
| Overall Favorability | 29% | 36% |
| Party Base Support | 63% | 78% |
Trump’s combative approach to judiciary conflicts and the Democrats’ internal disarray underscore a pivotal moment in U.S. politics, with conservative policy gains accelerating amid liberal fragmentation.
