Constitution

NYT Laments Troops Will Not Defy Trump’s D.C. Guard Orders: ‘Military Will Not Rescue Americans’

Two former Obama administration officials argue that President Donald Trump’s deployment of 800 National Guard troops to Washington shows the U.S. military will follow lawful orders rather than resist their commander-in-chief, writing, “it now seems clear to us that the military will not rescue Americans from Mr. Trump’s misuse of the nation’s military capabilities.”

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 14: U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Metropolitan Po

Gavin Newsom Sues Trump over Tariffs

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced Wednesday that the state is suing President Donald Trump over his recent tariffs, claiming that they are hurting the state and that he lacks the authority to enact them.

President Donald Trump talks with California Gov. Gavin Newsom after arriving on Air Force

Understanding Recess Appointments as President Trump Prepares for Second Term

Americans are hearing a lot about recess appointments as incoming President Donald Trump announces nominations to top government positions for his new administration, so understanding when and how the Constitution empowers presidents to make those appointments is key to grasping how the president-elect plans to implement a bold agenda to move the United States in a new direction and overhaul a deeply dysfunctional government.

Former President Donald Trump speaks at his caucus night event at the Iowa Events Center o