Rep. Steve Cohen Slams Trump Administration for 'Surrendering' Congressional Powers

Erosion of Congressional Authority

• ⚠️ Congress is surrendering its powers to the executive branch, particularly under the Trump administration, which is seen as tearing apart the Constitution.
• 🎯 The administration is accused of eliminating offices funded by Congress, such as the Department of Energy, Department of Education, and the Peace Institute, undermining checks and balances.
• 🏛️ The speaker emphasizes that powers of the purse, granted to Congress in Article One, are being given to the executive, leading to the elimination of congressionally authorized community projects.

Immigration Enforcement and Due Process

• 🔍 Representative Cohen expresses concern over the Department of Homeland Security's immigration enforcement policies, questioning who is being detained and deported.
• ⚖️ He highlights a lack of response to his congressional request for clarification on whether deportations target the