Debates that pit our nation's status as democracy or constitutional republic tend to intensify around specific policy debates or more generally among candidates in high-profile elections, such as ...

Upon exiting the Constitutional Convention, Benjamin Franklin was asked, “Well, doctor, what have we got?” His answer, “A republic, if you can keep it,” is a challenge to this day.

President Trump’s declaration of war as a justification for using wartime powers to sidestep constitutional protections is indeed a war, but it is a war waged by the president against dissent ...

Kristi Noem Gives Bonkers Definition of Key Constitutional Right. Malcolm Ferguson. Tue, May 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM UTC. 3 min read.

These extra constitutional adventures — some of them actual wars, some of them potential wars — have proved extravagant fool’s errands approaching a mind-boggling $10 trillion.

OPINION From de-escalation to defiance: Judges must confront Trump’s constitutional overreach The president’s overly aggressive antics chill lawful business and political activities.