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Separation of powers
SpaceX Files Long-Shot Suit Saying NLRB is Unconstitutional
THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACKThe company filed a countersuit against the NLRB, claiming its structure violates the “separation of powers” under the U.S. Constitution.
Bannon, Trump, and the Insurrectionists Are Winning—For Now
GREAT WHITE WHALEThey’re playing for time. But if Democrats finally push hard enough, time may run out on Donald and his crew.
Steve Bannon Just Might Be Accidentally Saving America
SHOWDOWNHis contempt for Congress could be what finally forces Democratic lawmakers to stand up for themselves and reassert their powers.
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SCOTUS Just Set a Time Bomb to Explode Under President Biden
OVERSIGHTThe test the court adopted is tailor-made to arrogate power to the judiciary and to make Congress’ critical oversight power subject to the whims of the judges.
Court Cowers Before Trump—Will Kavanaugh Approve?
INHERENT CONTEMPTIf the decision stands, the courts will effectively be granting him a license to ignore the law, and even effectively overrule court rulings.
Trump to Barr: ‘Congratulations’ for Undermining Prosecutors
GREAT JOBAttorney general went over the heads of his own Department of Justice prosecutors to recommend a lighter sentence for Trump’s ally.
DOJ’s New Argument: Trump’s No King. He’s a Roman Emperor.
INHERENT CONTEMPTIf the Supreme Court accepts Barr’s twisted logic, it will sideline itself, collapse the balance of powers, and leave Congress and the White House to literally battle things out.
‘Small Government’ Republicans Embrace Presidential Power
OUR JETS NOWA new study shows the party coming around to executive overreach now that it’s their executive who’s doing the overreaching.
Trump’s Contempt of Congress Is a Constitutional Crisis
BUMPY NIGHTIf Democrats think we are facing a major separation of powers clash between the executive and the legislature now, they should think ahead.
Trump to Congress: It’s Not Your Business if I Break the Law
THE COMMODUS PRESIDENCYTrump lawyers are arguing he’s an emperor, above the law, even as he calls on the Department of Justice to prosecute his political enemies.