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John Roberts, the US chief justice playing the long game
John Roberts, the US chief justice, has led the Supreme Court in actions that both defied Trump and expanded presidential power. The court's decisions under his leadership reflect a balance between resisting executive overreach and affirming presidential authority in specific contexts.
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