Executive Branch
State of the Union Wrap Up Video: Ask Us Anything
Katherine Mangu-Ward, Matt Welch, and Peter Suderman take your questions.
The Prejudicial Cynicism of Trump's SOTU Talk About MS-13
Conflating illegal immigration in general with criminal gangs is wrong, and will lead to bad, wasteful, damaging immigration policy.
Trump Promotes 'Right to Try' Experimental Treatments for Terminally Ill Patients in SOTU Address
A bill in Congress would follow the states and allow greater access.
Nope, Trump Doesn't Get Credit for Low Black Unemployment
Some of Trump's economic policies could be good for everyone, including African Americans. But those numbers aren't his doing.
Trump Says In SOTU That Administration Will Pursue Prison Reforms
"We will embark on reforming our prisons to help former inmates who have served their time get a second chance."
Trump and the End of the Imperial Presidency
If you look past the shouting and the narcissism, there are clear signs that Trump doesn't have as much power as we all want or fear.
What Can Richard Nixon—and Warren Harding!—Teach Us About Donald Trump's State of the Union Address?
Some surprising insights and historical curiosities from past presidents at their one-year marks
Congressman Calls on Capitol Police to Arrest 'Dreamers' at State of the Union
So it's come to this.
What Donald Trump Should Say About Immigration in Tonight's State of the Union
We can fantasize, can't we?
All the President's Human Props: Welders, Cops, Vets Will Be Trotted Out During SOTU
Donald Trump will continue the awful tradition of showcasing "Skutniks" at the State of the Union address.
'Worse Than Watergate' Is Worse Than Watergate
The rhetorical war over the Justice Department's Trump/Russia investigation is beating a dead metaphor.
Supreme Court Will Hear Case Challenging Trump's Travel Ban 3.0
The Court's decision to take the case is not surprising. It could potentially result in a very important decision addressing the scope of presidential power over immigration.
The Buck Stops Over There
In his first year, Donald Trump took presidential blame shifting to new heights.
Appeals Court Rules Against Trump's Travel Ban 3.0
The court concluded that the travel ban exceeds the scope of presidential authority and violates immigration laws enacted by Congress.
Bruce Ackerman on the Need to Rein in Unconstitutional Warmaking Before it is Too Late
A prominent constitutional law scholar highlights the perils of wars waged without congressional authorization - a practice engaged in by Obama and now perpetuated by Trump.
Is Donald Trump, of All Presidents, Devolving Power Back to the Legislative Branch?
Contrary to his reputation (and Twitter feed), the president has been selectively trimming executive power.
The NRA's Dangerous Alternative to a Bump Stock Ban
The ATF has no legal authority to restrict the controversial firearm accessory.
Corker Against World War III Now That Trump Is for It
Corker is a longtime defender of American intervention and war in the Middle East, and now wants to supply billions in weapons to the Saudis and Ukraine.
Rick & Morty Takes on the American Presidency
The hit cartoon depicts how out of control presidential power has gotten.
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.
How Alexander Hamilton Screwed Up America
The foreword to a new history of our controversial Founder written by Ron Paul.
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.
Price Gougers Are Heroes! [Podcast]
Reason editors discuss Hurricane Harvey, the pardon of Joe Arpaio, Al Franken 2020, Antifa, and more.
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.
Makeup Artist Vetoes Idaho's First Lady After Governor Vetoed Cosmetology Licensing Reforms
What goes around, comes around, governor.
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?
A.G. Sessions Admits Feds Can't Make Sanctuary Cities Help Deport Immigrants
Executive order scaled back in attempt to satisfy courts.
Trump's Diminishment of the Presidency Is Healthy, Not Scary
The checks and challenges invited by the president's "serial recklessness" should be welcomed.
Don't Rush to Impeachment
There's a reason it's supposed to be hard to remove the president.
How To Impeach the President (Or Not)
It's more complicated than you think and one method involves a constitutional amendment invoked when presidents get colonscopies.
All This Impeachment Talk Is Pure Trump Derangement Syndrome
That man in the White House is vulgar, disrespectful, self-involved, maybe even dangerous. So?
The Dangers of President Trump's Incompetence
His recklessness doesn't necessarily weaken the executive branch. In fact the opposite may be true.
Will the Trump Fiasco Deprogram Presidential Cultists?
The current occupant of the White House may just be the right guy to deflate excessive expectations for the presidency.
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.
On Churches in Politics, Trump Does … Nothing
The president's executive order on religious freedom lacks any sort of substance.
Trump's Religious Freedom Order Doesn't Roll Back LGBT Protections
New draft of executive action does much less than rumored.
What's the Deal With Presidential Foreign Policy Doctrines Anyway?
They paper over the fact that America enjoys extraordinary latitude when choosing how to interact with the rest of the world.
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.
President Trump's Executive Order Targeting Foreign Techies Will Hurt American Companies and Workers
Spurning talent is never a road to greatness.
