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The unitary executive theory suggests that such limits wrongly curtail the powers of the chief executive.

Brits was a world champion javelin thrower in her youth before a road accident curtailed that career.

"A lot of these comedians have been huge defenders of free speech, and to go and perform in Saudi Arabia, where free speech is so heavily curtailed, is extraordinary. It's morally repugnant."

The American public as a whole will also start feeling the bite through curtailed government services and economic disruption.

That means that services like the food assistance programme, federally-funded pre-school, the issuing of student loans, food inspections, and operations at national parks are expected to be curtailed or closed.