Constitution

Opinion 6 days ago

Birthright citizenship supporters get the law wrong by ignoring obvious evidence

Legal scholars Amy Swearer and Hans von Spakovsky challenge birthright citizenship, arguing 14th Amendment excludes children of illegal aliens.

Opinion December 11

MORNING GLORY: A President Donald Trump-branded energy drink?

Getting energy out of the ground, or flowing from a small, modular nuclear reactor, requires an astonishing number of permits from a dizzying array of federal, state and local agencies.

Donald Trump December 5

SCOTUS to review Trump executive order on birthright citizenship

President Trump's order seeking to clarify the 14th Amendment and the legality of birthright citizenship faces a major Supreme Court test.

Wisconsin December 3

Conservatives intervene in Wisconsin’s mid-decade redistricting push as House majority hangs in the balance

A conservative law firm has challenged Wisconsin's congressional map lawsuits, arguing that new drawing districts now would violate federal law ahead of the midterm elections.

Donald Trump November 23

Trump says Dems who told military to defy illegal orders committed 'sedition at the highest level'

President Donald Trump again accused some Democrats of sedition for urging the military to refuse illegal orders, arguing that the lawmakers should be in jail.

Constitution November 20

Alaska school district admits 'mistake' after adding 'does not endorse' disclaimer to Constitution pamphlet

Anchorage School District admits mistake after adding disclaimer to Constitution and Declaration of Independence flyers, sparking parent outrage and attorney general criticism.

Judiciary November 19

Republicans feud over 'Arctic Frost' accountability measure, but critics offer no clear alternative

A controversial provision allowing senators to sue for $500,000 over subpoenaed phone records may be withdrawn from the government funding bill.

Donald Trump November 12

Trump's signature tariffs hang on key question about Congress' power before Supreme Court

The Supreme Court weighs separation of powers issues as Donald Trump defends his use of emergency law to bypass Congress on global tariffs.

Senate November 4

Kennedy pushes plan to halt Congress pay during government shutdown

The bills from Sen. John Kennedy R-La., would halt lawmakers from being paid for each day the shutdown continues, while also sidestepping the constitutional requirement that members of Congress receive a paycheck.

Opinion October 11

GREGG JARRETT: The Great Comey Con: How 'Saint James' plans to put Trump on trial instead

Former FBI Director James Comey publicly calls for a trial on his indictment charges, but his legal team immediately moves to prevent the trial through dismissal motions targeting Trump.