Opinion: Congress began ceding power to presidents long before TrumpCongress increasingly functions as a subordinate branch to the executive, rather than as an independent legislative entity.
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Block Ruling on Rehiring Fired WorkersThe Trump administration seeks Supreme Court intervention against a ruling requiring the reinstatement of thousands of federal workers.
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.
Trump lawyers urge Supreme Court to block San Francisco judge's order to rehire workersTrump's lawyers argue against a court order for the immediate rehire of 16,000 federal employees, emphasizing separation of powers.
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Block Ruling on Rehiring Fired WorkersThe Trump administration seeks Supreme Court intervention against a ruling requiring the reinstatement of thousands of federal workers.
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.
Trump lawyers urge Supreme Court to block San Francisco judge's order to rehire workersTrump's lawyers argue against a court order for the immediate rehire of 16,000 federal employees, emphasizing separation of powers.
Is Our System of Checks and Balances About to Collapse?Montesquieu's theory of separation of powers is essential for liberty and influenced democratic governance, notably in America.
Bernie Sanders Rips Trump In Fiery Takedown: Only a Coward' Sues Media For Reporting Things You Don't Like'Sen. Bernie Sanders criticizes President Trump for undermining democratic principles and emphasizes the importance of debate and accountability in governance.
Is Our System of Checks and Balances About to Collapse?Montesquieu's theory of separation of powers is essential for liberty and influenced democratic governance, notably in America.
Bernie Sanders Rips Trump In Fiery Takedown: Only a Coward' Sues Media For Reporting Things You Don't Like'Sen. Bernie Sanders criticizes President Trump for undermining democratic principles and emphasizes the importance of debate and accountability in governance.
Law school groups decry Trump's defiance of courtsLaw school groups are alarmed about the Trump administration's threats to the judicial branch and the rule of law.
'Unlawful' suspension of USAID funding likely violated Constitution, judge saysJudge rules Trump administration must release $2 billion in foreign aid, citing violation of separation of powers.
Federal Judges Are Ordering Trump to Slow Down. Will He Listen?The DOJ argues that expansive executive power validates Trump's unilateral actions despite numerous legal challenges.
House Republicans Want to Impeach Judges. Here's How the Process Would Work.President Trump's calls for judge impeachment challenge judicial independence and raise concerns over the separation of powers.
Musk and Republican Lawmakers Pressure Judges with Impeachment ThreatsRepublican calls to impeach federal judges escalate, threatening constitutional norms, mainly influenced by Trump allies including Elon Musk.
Judge: Musk and Trump's effort to disband USAID is likely unconstitutionalFederal judge rules Musk and Trump likely violated constitutional clauses regarding USAID changes.
Law school groups decry Trump's defiance of courtsLaw school groups are alarmed about the Trump administration's threats to the judicial branch and the rule of law.
'Unlawful' suspension of USAID funding likely violated Constitution, judge saysJudge rules Trump administration must release $2 billion in foreign aid, citing violation of separation of powers.
Federal Judges Are Ordering Trump to Slow Down. Will He Listen?The DOJ argues that expansive executive power validates Trump's unilateral actions despite numerous legal challenges.
House Republicans Want to Impeach Judges. Here's How the Process Would Work.President Trump's calls for judge impeachment challenge judicial independence and raise concerns over the separation of powers.
Musk and Republican Lawmakers Pressure Judges with Impeachment ThreatsRepublican calls to impeach federal judges escalate, threatening constitutional norms, mainly influenced by Trump allies including Elon Musk.
Judge: Musk and Trump's effort to disband USAID is likely unconstitutionalFederal judge rules Musk and Trump likely violated constitutional clauses regarding USAID changes.
White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of DOGE legally, anywayElon Musk's role in government initiatives is mainly advisory and lacks formal authority.
US tries to keep DOGE and Musk work secret in appeal of court-ordered discoveryThe states argue that Elon Musk's influence over government agencies violates legal norms and seek discovery to confirm this.
SUPERCUT: MSNBC Hosts Try Their Best to Get Under Trump's Skin With President Elon Musk' NarrativeMSNBC hosts assert that Elon Musk serves as a co-president alongside Donald Trump, amplifying a narrative of undermining constitutional separation of powers.
White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of DOGE legally, anywayElon Musk's role in government initiatives is mainly advisory and lacks formal authority.
US tries to keep DOGE and Musk work secret in appeal of court-ordered discoveryThe states argue that Elon Musk's influence over government agencies violates legal norms and seek discovery to confirm this.
SUPERCUT: MSNBC Hosts Try Their Best to Get Under Trump's Skin With President Elon Musk' NarrativeMSNBC hosts assert that Elon Musk serves as a co-president alongside Donald Trump, amplifying a narrative of undermining constitutional separation of powers.
Opinion | Where Are Trump and Musk Taking Us?The U.S. may be facing a constitutional crisis due to power imbalances between Congress and the Presidency.
The Judiciary's RoleTrump's call for impeaching a judge challenges judicial norms, risking a constitutional crisis.The administration's defiance of judicial rulings signifies tension within U.S. government branches.
Opinion | Where Are Trump and Musk Taking Us?The U.S. may be facing a constitutional crisis due to power imbalances between Congress and the Presidency.
The Judiciary's RoleTrump's call for impeaching a judge challenges judicial norms, risking a constitutional crisis.The administration's defiance of judicial rulings signifies tension within U.S. government branches.
Oklahoma lawmaker sues governor over executive order ending remote workA lawsuit challenges Gov. Stitt's ability to mandate state employees return to in-office work, questioning his authority over employee rights.
Trump and FDR agree: presidents can fire at will under the ConstitutionTrump's order to fire Biden-era US Attorneys highlights ongoing tensions between presidential power and congressional authority regarding appointments.
Outrage after JD Vance claims judges are not allowed to check executive powerJD Vance's claims on judiciary authority threaten US constitutional principles and challenge the separation of powers established in the US government.
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.
Outrage after JD Vance claims judges are not allowed to check executive powerJD Vance's claims on judiciary authority threaten US constitutional principles and challenge the separation of powers established in the US government.
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.
Trump Tries to Seize 'the Power of the Purse'The president's executive actions may unlawfully suspend significant federal funding from previously approved laws.
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.
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.
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.