Trump Tries to Seize 'the Power of the Purse'The president's executive actions may unlawfully suspend significant federal funding from previously approved laws.
Restraining order blocks federal funding freezeA federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration's freeze on federal funding, citing potential constitutional violations.
Trump Tries to Seize 'the Power of the Purse'The president's executive actions may unlawfully suspend significant federal funding from previously approved laws.
Restraining order blocks federal funding freezeA federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration's freeze on federal funding, citing potential constitutional violations.
It's the reign of King Donald: now a people who fled cruel monarchs have their own | Martin KettleTrump's second inauguration was a display of political theater aimed at dismantling the Biden administration.A significant shift in U.S. governance highlights challenges to the separation of powers.
Opinion | A King? A Pawn? A Rogue? The Founders Could Barely Imagine a PresidentThe Constitutional Convention faced challenges in defining the presidency while preventing the emergence of tyranny.
A New History of High Crimes and MisdemeanorsThe concept of impeachment has evolved through American history, often focusing on political matters rather than constitutional issues of war.
Opinion | Trump Tries on His CrownThe Constitution establishes a system of separated powers, preventing any individual from acquiring monarch-like authority.
How Roberts Shaped Trump's Supreme Court Winning StreakThe Supreme Court may grant former President Trump greater protection from prosecution regarding his attempts to overturn the 2020 election.
Texas Supreme Court Paves Way for Execution in Shaken Baby' CaseTexas Supreme Court permits execution of Robert Roberson, emphasizing legislative committee overreach in halting the execution process.
Chief Justice Rejects Call for Alito's Recusal in Jan. 6 Cases After Flag IncidentsChief Justice Roberts declined requests for Justice Alito's recusal from Jan. 6 Capitol attack cases.
Chief Justice Rejects Call for Alito's Recusal in Jan. 6 Cases After Flag IncidentsChief Justice John Roberts declined requests for Justice Alito recusal related to Capitol attack cases.
How Roberts Shaped Trump's Supreme Court Winning StreakThe Supreme Court may grant former President Trump greater protection from prosecution regarding his attempts to overturn the 2020 election.
Texas Supreme Court Paves Way for Execution in Shaken Baby' CaseTexas Supreme Court permits execution of Robert Roberson, emphasizing legislative committee overreach in halting the execution process.
Chief Justice Rejects Call for Alito's Recusal in Jan. 6 Cases After Flag IncidentsChief Justice Roberts declined requests for Justice Alito's recusal from Jan. 6 Capitol attack cases.
Chief Justice Rejects Call for Alito's Recusal in Jan. 6 Cases After Flag IncidentsChief Justice John Roberts declined requests for Justice Alito recusal related to Capitol attack cases.
Starmer faces King John' jibe from law chief over rioters' swift sentencesJudicial independence must be maintained; government cannot claim credit for judicial efficiency in riot cases.
The End of Judicial IndependenceColonial judges' lifetime tenure became a symbol of judicial independence, prompting intense backlash against royal authority and contributing to revolutionary fervor.
Joe Biden wants to rein in the Supreme Court, saying it's gone rogue after rulings on abortion and presidential immunityBiden proposes radical reform of Supreme Court with term limits and code of conduct.
Is This The Roberts Court Or The Clarence Court?The Supreme Court got rid of Chevron deference, but a new bill aims to codify it, potentially strengthening agencies' interpretations of laws.
Cuomo to keep $5 million in book cash thanks to appellate court ruling that scraps ethics boardFormer Gov. Cuomo succeeded in dismantling the ethics commission challenging his book deal, citing separation of powers violations and asserting no one is above the law.
Hochul tells NY businesses not to fear about Trump verdict: 'Nothing to worry about'Governor Hochul reassures NY business owners after Trump's penaltyLegal system ensures separation of powers in Trump case
D.A. Seeks to Overturn Texas Governor's Pardon of Man Who Killed ProtesterThe Texas prosecutor seeks to overturn Gov. Greg Abbott's pardon of a man convicted of fatally shooting a Black Lives Matter protester in Austin.
Appeals Court Denies Bannon's Emergency Motion to Remain FreeStephen K. Bannon's request for freedom extension denied, likely starting prison sentence soon after losing appeals for contempt of Congress conviction.
Justice Department won't pursue contempt charges against GarlandThe Justice Department declined to pursue a criminal case against Attorney General Garland due to executive privilege, mirroring past cases involving Eric Holder and Bill Barr.