For Landmark Test of Executive Power, Echoes of a 1930s Supreme Court Battle
The New York Times • 10/3/2025 – 12/7/2025
Summary
The New York Times reports that the current legal battle over President Trump's actions reflects historical tensions similar to Franklin D. Roosevelt's attempts to remove a Federal Trade Commission leader in the 1930s. This case is seen as a significant test of executive power in the modern context.
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2025-10-032025-12-07
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
84d
Age
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Sources
from cluster
2007
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^2007/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^2007/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Story Timeline
- 2025-10-03
- 2025-10-06
- 2025-10-12
- 2025-10-15
- 2025-10-17
- 2025-10-20
- 2025-10-27
- 2025-10-29
AnalysisRisk 20
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Emerging consensus: 2 sources
Age: 84 days - proven survivor
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