Trump’s Venezuela initiative challenges constitutional boundaries as legislators respond.
Trump Administration’s Military Operation in Venezuela Sparks Legal Debate On Saturday night, the Trump administration executed a surprising military operation in Venezuela. This included at least seven airstrikes and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, igniting legal concerns from various political factions. President Trump has granted authorization for the airstrike, though early reports indicate there […]
Albanian deputy PM Balluku restored by the Constitutional Court despite allegations
The State Department has yet to respond to the increasing corruption issues in Albania, a significant ally for the U.S. in the Balkans. An Albanian court removed Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Baruch, accusing her of meddling in two construction projects. However, Prime Minister Edi Rama challenged this decision in the Constitutional Court, and recent reports […]
MARC WHEAT: The Authority Over the Executive Branch is Not a Constitutional Issue
Supreme Court to Hear Trump v. Slaughter Case The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments today in the case of Trump v. Slaughter. This case will explore whether Congress can protect the heads of certain executive agencies, like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), from being removed by the president. According to the American Advancement […]
House Democrat urges military members to honor their constitutional oath in relation to Trump
On Tuesday, a video surfaced on social media featuring a group of Democratic lawmakers urging U.S. military personnel to refrain from following certain orders. This message drew sharp criticism from various corners. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pennsylvania), one of the lawmakers in the video, expressed frustration over how the video had been interpreted. “I’m not telling […]
Illinois prohibits ICE from accessing courthouses amid constitutional issues
Illinois Bans Federal Immigration Agents from Courthouses Illinois has joined California and Connecticut in enacting a law that prohibits federal immigration agents from carrying out “civil arrests” of undocumented individuals near state courthouses. This trend towards sanctuary laws seems to stem largely from executive actions, and it raises questions about their constitutionality. Historically, since the […]
Speaker Johnson refers to Trump’s 2028 remarks as ‘trolling’; unlikely to result in constitutional changes
Johnson Dismisses Trump 2028 Speculation House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) expressed skepticism on Tuesday about the possibility of President Donald Trump running for a third term in 2028. He referenced the 22nd Amendment, stating that “there’s no path” to changing the Constitution. “The 22nd Amendment is in place,” Johnson told reporters, emphasizing that while Trump […]
Sen. Graham: FBI focus on Trump supporters raises constitutional worries
Comey Indicted: Reflections on Political Bias and Justice For almost ten years now, conservatives have claimed that federal law enforcement is systematically targeting President Donald Trump and his supporters. There’s been a lot of noise from the media, insisting that Hunter Biden’s laptop story was just a hoax while treating the Steele dossier as if […]
Judge stops Trump’s National Guard plan for Portland due to constitutional concerns
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s National Guard Deployment A federal judge made a significant ruling late Sunday night against President Donald Trump’s plans. US District Judge Karin Immergut declared the case to be illegal and unconstitutional, issuing a temporary restraining order that halts the deployment of the California State Guard. This order also prevents any troops […]
Kayleigh McEnany Teaches Brandon Johnson About Constitutional Law Related to Trump’s Use of the National Guard
Fact-Check on National Guard Deployment in Chicago On Wednesday, Kayleigh McEnany, a co-host on “Outnumbered,” engaged in a discussion with Chicago’s Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson regarding the deployment of National Guard forces in the city. This came in response to comments made by former President Donald Trump, who hinted at federal enforcement actions happening in […]
Suggested Constitutional Change would reduce lawmakers’ salaries during shutdowns
Proposal to Cut Lawmakers’ Pay During Shutdowns Reintroduced Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) announced on Tuesday that he has revived a proposal aimed at suspending the salaries of federal lawmakers during government shutdowns. He expressed his concerns, stating, “During the closure, federal workers are told to ‘do fewer.’ Meanwhile, Congress still collects their paychecks. That’s just […]