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Will presidential impoundment authority be expanded by the Supreme Court or by law before November 3, 2026?

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Opened:

Jun 1, 2025

Closes:

Nov 2, 2026

Scheduled resolution:

Nov 3, 2026

Spot Scoring Time:

Jun 5, 2025

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