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Trump continues to claim broad powers he doesn't have

by Associated Press
| May 27, 2020 10:03 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Threatening to shut down Twitter for flagging false content. Claiming he can “override" governors who dare to keep churches closed to congregants. Asserting the “absolute authority” to force states to reopen, even when local leaders say it's too soon.

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