WASHINGTON (AP) — For the many people considered enemies by President Donald Trump, his return to the White House has sparked anxiety about how much power he has to upend their lives.
The White House has ways to reward friends or punish foes, putting aside the long expectation that federal agencies are supposed to act apolitically. Any lawsuits challenging attempts to wield government power would likely take years to resolve and offer little immediate comfort to those targeted.
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