Rick & Morty Takes on the American Presidency
The hit cartoon depicts how out of control presidential power has gotten.
Executive Power
Trump's Latest Travel Ban Is Just As Legal but Not Much Smarter
The president did not need Venezuela and North Korea to make his order constitutional.
Congress Does Not Want Its War Power
A Senate vote shows that even Trump critics are happy to let the president use the military as he pleases.
It's Up to Congress to Save the Dreamers Donald Trump Just Threw Under the Bus
Scrapping DACA is a callous act that'll hurt the country.
Trump Launches a Suicidal War on His Own Party
Instead of striving to ingratiate himself with those who hold his fate in their hands, the president seems determined to antagonize them.
Trump's Travel Ban Is Legal but Dumb
Irrational, half-baked anti-terrorist policies are not necessarily unconstitutional.
By Trump's Logic, His Foot-Dragging on 'Extreme Vetting' Endangers Us All
An appeals court upholds an injunction against the president's travel ban but once again leaves him perfectly free to improve screening.
Trump's Travel Ban Is Security Theater
Intent on blocking visitors from Muslim-majority countries, the president confuses political incorrectness with seriousness.
4th Circuit Exaggerates the Ambiguous Evidence Against Trump's Travel Ban
Which is more important to the president: hurting Muslims or looking tough on terrorism?
Trump's Diminishment of the Presidency Is Healthy, Not Scary
The checks and challenges invited by the president's "serial recklessness" should be welcomed.
The Dangers of President Trump's Incompetence
His recklessness doesn't necessarily weaken the executive branch. In fact the opposite may be true.
Time for Constitutional Conservatives to Start Acting Like it Post-Comey
Ted Cruz, Rand Paul, and Mike Lee need to step up their oversight game
Former Obama Lawyers Are Suddenly Worried About Illegal Wars
Unlike his predecessor, Trump has not even done us the courtesy of coming up with a laughable excuse.
The Only Solution to the Trumps' Conflicts of Interest
The heart of the potential for conflicts of interests is not the Trump business empire. It's the presidential power to steer benefits to particular interests.
What Washington's Farewell Address Tells Us About Trump's America (Reason Podcast)
The nation's father warned against "hyper-partisanship, excessive debt and foreign wars" in 1796. Why aren't we paying attention, asks John Avlon.
3 Questions for Supreme Court Nominee Neil Gorsuch
He should explain his views on federalism, executive power, and unenumerated rights.
3 Questions for Supreme Court Nominee Neil Gorsuch
He should explain his views on federalism, executive power, and unenumerated rights.
Gorsuch Stresses Independence from Trump in Senate Confirmation Hearings, Says 'No Man Is Above the Law'
What's happening on day two of Neil Gorsuch's SCOTUS confirmation hearings.
3 Questions for SCOTUS Nominee Neil Gorsuch
What the Senate Judiciary Committee should ask the Supreme Court candidate.
The Future of War Under President Donald Trump Looks Like a Swarm of Drones
Reports show possible loosening of restrictions on strikes, more CIA participation.
Trump's New, Less Objectionable Travel Ban Expected Today
The order reportedly exempts visa holders and Iraqis as well as legal permanent residents.
Trump's Over-Praised State of the Union: The New Fifth Column
Why Paul Ryan was clapping at policies he's long opposed, how POTUS could be a strong de-regulator, and why the media cares 100x more about presidential theatrics than the war in Yemen
12 Blatant Lies in Trump's Speech to Congress That the Fact-Checkers Missed
Every problem can be solved, except the problem of presidential grandiosity.
Donald Trump and the Judiciary: Damon Root Visits The Fifth Column
Sorting through Neil Gorsuch, the travel ban cases and more, with Reason's resident court watcher
Meryl Streep Congratulates Herself (Again) for Criticizing Donald Trump
The Hollywood star's self-dramatizing self-righteousness plays right into the president's hands.
Shouldn't the DOJ Know About Terrorists From Countries Covered by Trump's Travel Ban?
The government's failure to cite relevant examples helped ensure its defeat.
Even John Yoo Is Offended by Trump's Broad View of Executive Power
A vigorous advocate of presidential prerogatives says Trump's promises regarding NAFTA, tariffs, and a border wall exceed his authority.
Bribe Bully Beg Borrow Steal
Is Donald Trump a crony capitalist? Or is he something worse?
Trump's SCOTUS Nominee Is No Rubber Stamp
Unlike the president, Neil Gorsuch understands the role of an independent judiciary.
Trump vs. the Judiciary
Trump attacks "so-called judge" who issued nationwide temporary restraining order against travel ban.
Trump vs. Schwarzenegger vs. Jesus's Sacrifice
The president is an unserious man who is wielding a huge amount of power. Will a GOP Congress keep him in check?
If You Disapprove of Trump's Refugee/Travel Ban, You're in the Minority
New polls shows 49 percent support, versus just 41 percent against...
Looking for a Left/Libertarian Alliance Against Trump? Maybe Rethink Reflexive '#DeleteUber' Reactions
Constantly looking for people to punish doesn't square with a commitment to liberty.
The Fragile Power of Donald Trump
The weekend showed some weaknesses in Trump's edifice of power.
Today Is Fred Korematsu's Birthday, Which Seems About Right
Plaintiff of historic case over Japanese-American internment during World War II was born in 1919.
Is It Cool To Call the President a Bastard Again?
People who not long ago said it was disrespectful to criticize the tenant in the White House seem to have rediscovered the value of dissent. Well, maybe.
Inauguration Radio w/ Matt Welch, Kmele Foster, Gene Healy & Others on Sirius XM Insight from 9-12 AM ET
Obama's legacy, Trump's promise, and your very best Inaugural drinking strategies on Stand Up! With Pete Dominick
Want to Know How Donald Trump Will Govern? Read His Books
Donald Trump's memoirs and political tomes provide a glimpse into his arrogant, paranoid, status-obsessed history and personality.
UPDATED! Will Obama Pardon Edward Snowden and Chelsea Manning? No, but Lying Admin Folks Will go Scot-Free
James Clapper and John Brennan lied, others behaved horribly in "scandal-free" administration.
#ThanksObama: 5 Scary Powers Trump Will Take Over as President
Obama's power grabs are now Trump's precedents.
Does Meryl Streep Speak for America, Will Trump Be Awful, and What's Obama's Legacy? (Reason Podcast)
Nick Gillespie, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Matt Welch discuss and debate.
If You're Freaking Out Over Donald Trump's Presidential Powers, Thank a Liberal!
Where were Democrats when Obama was going power-mad? Egging him on, mostly.
Trump SCOTUS Short-Lister Joan Larsen Is a Fan of Executive Power and Presidential Signing Statements
Examining the record of the Michigan Supreme Court Justice
5 Republicans Liberals May Learn to Love in the Trump Era
Amash, Paul, McMullin, Will, and Scalia will help keep the unpredictable billionaire in check.
