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Trump redefining the powers of a president

His actions have boosted executive's powers at expense of Congress, Judiciary: Analysts

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Barring unforeseen circumstances, President Donald Trump is expected today to become only the third president of the United States to be formally impeached by Congress.

But in the next leg - a trial in the Senate, most probably early next year - he is almost certainly going to be acquitted.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on December 18, 2019, with the headline Trump redefining the powers of a president. Subscribe