Mohammed Morsi had attempted to sidestep the military's order. (Wikimedia Commons)

New President Mohammed Morsi stirred some controversy over the weekend by attempting to defy the country's Supreme Council of the Armed Forces. Under a technicality, Morsi did not actually challenge a court order, but the aggressive decision does set the stage for something of a showdown with the military in the future.

MPs may still meet Tuesday under a directive by Parliament Speaker Saad al-Katatni, but the BBC pointed out whatever laws they passed would likely be ruled invalid. 

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