It's what one historian calls an ''elaborate, clunky machine,'' one that's been fundamental to American democracy for more ...

As G.O.P. lawmakers have largely ceded power to President Trump, they are also pushing the bounds of a little-known statute ...

The Constitution grants Congress the sole power of the purse. The executive branch is tasked with faithfully executing the laws Congress passes. If Congress passes a law saying jump, it's the ...

“Congress cannot possibly have intended to delegate ... He is the executive of the executive branch, and, therefore, he has the power to fire anyone within the executive branch that he wishes ...

I’ve been alive through 14 presidencies; of these, I have memories of thirteen. ... Today, I see our legislative branch not doing its job. I see it ignoring its responsibility. | Opinion ...

The tradition dates back to the Continental Congress in 1775 and was formally ... “The executive, legislative and judicial branches of government are represented, as well as the military ...

in light of the current administration's efforts to concentrate power into the executive branch, Love said, attempting to write all laws — which is Congress' job — via executive order ...

Many of Trump's actions are a direct challenge to the courts and to Congress, the two branches of government designed to act as checks on presidential power. We look at this power dynamic.

“Why we see the executive branch take so much power away over time from Congress is because Congress is unwilling” to work together. She referenced Article One of the constitution, which ...

Cardinals have decided the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis will begin May 7. The conclave is a closed-door ...

Rep. Randy Weber of Texas and other Republicans cheer during President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress in the U.S. Capitol on March 4, 2025. Credit - Tom Williams—CQ-Roll ...