executive authority

Apr 28, 2026

DOJ cites attack, ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ in ballroom filing

The DOJ asked a federal judge to lift the halt on President Trump's $400 million ballroom project, citing a recent White House attack as justification.

Jan 2, 2026

Chief justice says rule of law is strong at time of rising concerns

Chief Justice John Roberts says the Constitution and rule of law remain strong as the Supreme Court weighs major challenges to Trump’s agenda.

Dec 31, 2025

Trump says National Guard being removed from Chicago, LA and Portland

Trump says the National Guard will leave Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland but warns federal forces may return if crime rises.

Sep 10, 2025

Roberts temporarily keeps in place Trump foreign aid freeze

Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily upheld Trump’s $5B foreign aid freeze, setting up a Supreme Court battle over executive vs. congressional power.

Sep 10, 2025

Supreme Court fast-tracks Trump tariff case

The Supreme Court will hear Trump’s sweeping tariff case in November, testing presidential power under emergency law versus Congress’s tariff authority.

Jun 17, 2025

Wisconsin high court strikes GOP limits on AG powers

Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously rules GOP law limiting attorney general’s power to settle lawsuits is unconstitutional under separation of powers.

May 19, 2025

GOP budget bill targets court contempt powers

A GOP-backed budget bill could limit courts’ power to enforce contempt orders, raising fears of unchecked executive defiance and legal chaos.

Feb 21, 2025

Trump targets 90-year-old independent agency ruling

President Donald Trump's administration is pushing to overturn Humphrey’s Executor, a 1935 Supreme Court ruling protecting independent federal agencies from presidential control.