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.
Executive Power
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.
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.
Trump and the Power of the Presidency
The case for limited government is more compelling than ever.
With Arctic Drilling Ban, Obama Continues His Historic Abuse of Power
Obama's latest executive move, banning offshore drilling in large areas of the Atlantic and Arctic waters, folds neatly into six years of executive control.
Trump Has a Blank Check on Executive Power. Thanks Obama! (New Reason Podcast)
Q&A with Cato's Gene Healy on the 44th president's most lasting legacy.
President Obama Warns Trump About Executive Orders, Unilateral Foreign Policy and War Making
The president warns president-elect against following in his path.
What Trump Can Do for Us
Will a ridiculous president encourage Americans to take the presidency less seriously?
President Donald Trump Could Make Military Interrogations Medieval Again
The next commander-in-chief could legally bring back torture.
'I've Got a Pen and I've Got a Phone': Obama's Executive Overreach Becomes Trump's Executive Overreach
The dangers of unchecked executive power.
On Transgender Students, Do the Right Thing in the Right Way
Don't make excuses for even more unchecked executive power.
Trump's Call for Clinton's Prosecution Is Only Deemed 'Outrageous' Because of the Target
The nominee can protect herself with ease. What about everyday Americans?
Trump's Putin Praise Highlights His Authoritarianism
The strength the Republican nominee admires is the strength of an autocrat.
Neither Dictator nor King
Libertarians Gary Johnson and William Weld suggest there are limits to presidential power.
Texas Judge Blocks Obama Admin's School Transgender Accommodation Orders
Determines Title IX interpretation more than just 'guidance.'
New York Times' Analysis of 'The Obama Era' Focuses on All Those Oppressive New Rules
His legacy will include hundreds of new federal regulations.
Virginia's Governor Makes a Mess Out of Restoring Felons' Voting Rights
What's supposed to have been a civil rights matter ends up as a case of executive overreach.
It Doesn't Matter Whether Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump Is Worse
Same song, different strongman
Obama on His Unauthorized War Against ISIS: I'm Not Hearing 'No'
The administration argues that Congress has implicitly consented to new military operations in Iraq and Syria.
Senator Mike Lee: Give More Power to Congress (and Take it Away from Federal Agencies)
The constitutional conservative has an ambitious plan to rebalance the separation of powers
Sen. Rand Paul Hoping the Prospect of President Trump Might Push Congress to Reclaim War Powers
Plans to propose requirement for new military authorization to fight ISIS.
The Seven Counties That Will Determine the Next President
Q&A with Hot Air's Ed Morrissey
President Obama's DAPA Order Oversteps His Immigration Powers
Obama's action is good policy, bad law, and terrible precedent.
Yes, Obama's Executive Action Deferring Deportation for Millions of Immigrants Is Constitutional
The immigration laws whose enforcement the president is restricting are themselves unconstitutional.
DARPA Unveils Latest Military Tech Weapon
Giving presidents the tools they need to wield the power they've already taken.
The Fourth Branch of Government is Out of Control
Regulators and other bureaucrats form a fourth branch of government with elements of the other three, but little public influence.
Cruz's Constitutionalism Trumps Trump's Trumpism
Why the Texas senator is the least scary of the remaining major-party candidates
Obama Is Guilty of Executive Overreach, Says Lawyer Who Authored Bush Torture Memos
John Yoo thinks the president should have virtually limitless war-making powers.
