Executive overreach
Trump abuses government power to punish Democrats’ law firms
Misuse of government power by politicians to punish their enemies is an old story. The Biden administration infamously leaned on social media companies to suppress voices critical of the White House and its policies. New York…
Are Trump’s tariffs constitutional?
The New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) challenged the constitutionality of President Donald Trump's tariffs on Chinese imports on Wednesday. The NCLA argues that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977…
The hidden politics of whiskey prices
You've probably heard that President Donald Trump is prepared to slap some huge tariffs on nearly all imports from Canada and Mexico this week. But you might also be wondering: How is it that the president can…
Trump thinks the feds can fix America’s critical mineral supply chain
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to unleash American energy by reducing regulations and shrinking the size of government. "Burdensome and ideologically motivated regulations…
Republicans may regret undermining judicial independence
Under the U.S. Constitution, federal judges "hold their offices during good behaviour" and receive salaries that "shall not be diminished during their continuance in office." Like other "civil…
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