as in takeovers
the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority
the legislature's arrogation of certain powers that are explicitly reserved by the constitution for the judiciary
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The overlap in processes for public information release and state takeovers in Texas is a fairly new concept.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026 -
Przeszlowski has studied takeovers since the end of 2023.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
16 Mar. 2026
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Lucero referenced the text of the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures unless a warrant specifies a particular place and person or thing to be seized.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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That specter continues to reverberate through that first Chiefs Super Bowl roster, from which 12 had died by their early 70s, suffering from such issues as cancer, heart problems, seizures and various forms of dementia.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the War Powers Resolution, lawmakers also have power over the appropriations process and could deny the administration’s request to boost military funding.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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As a stopgap, lawmakers can agree to independently finance TSA agent payrolls—separating appropriations for what already has bipartisan support, and what remains controversial.—
Jackson Shedelbower,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Arrogations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrogations. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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