If the Supreme Court rules that Trump's campaign statements cannot be used to prove that his travel ban order was an attempt to discriminate against Muslims, it could create a dangerous precedent.
Reason editors share notes on the end of the political war against marijuana, plus the latest on Trump/Russia and the "undocumented" Andrew Cuomo.
Whatever we get from North Korea, we can expect to pay for in full.
With a meeting between North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un and President Trump on the horizon, North Korean state media also vows the nation will close its current active nuke test site.
The suit claims a RICO conspiracy and demands millions.
"He's going to be a one-term president, plain and simple."
This new proposed bipartisan authorization seems more like a blank check for war.
But it might not last unless Congress gets more involved.
When it comes to Putin, Trump comes across as scared.
Why it's getting harder to tell "fake news" from real news
A new Cato Institute study finds that screening of visitors, immigrants, and refugees is about as thorough as can reasonably be expected.
Congress has completely abdicated its constitutional responsibility to authorize war.
The unauthorized attack on Syria shows Congress won't enforce limits on the president's military powers.
The former FBI director recognizes his criticism of Apple was "thoughtless," but he doesn't see the underlying problem with seeking cybersecurity back doors.
From Syria to spending, the legislative branch has lost all interest in performing its basic constitutional functions.
Trump's denials of involvement in the Stormy Daniels arrangements may turn out badly for him
It doesn't matter if those to whom you sell goods or labor are not the same as those from whom you buy these things. The same goes for America.
Let's look back at our nation's questionable adventures in the Middle East.
Trump's Syria-related tweet once again betrays a terrifying lack of historical awareness.
The president's controversial, unconstitutional, dumb Syria strikes are insane-and just might mean we can start talking seriously about politics again.
Democrats are rehabilitating the deservedly poor reputations of surveillance-state officials who were caught lying to the American people
Basically, it's just like every other military engagement since 9/11.
Donald Trump's deal with Senator Cory Gardner could pave the way for the effective elimination of the federal law banning marijuana in those states that have legalized pot under state law.
Drug war is over (if you want it).
"I don't know Mr. Libby, but for years I have heard that he has been treated unfairly."
A small-scale strike might be constitutional even without congressional support. But it is also likely to be useless, much like last year's missile strike turned out to be. Large-scale military action of the sort that could make a real difference, requires advance congressional authorization.
"The president has been very specific, at times, on this," Paul said. "He said 'it is time to get out of Afghanistan.'"
Withdrawal and diplomacy is the most prudent path forward in Syria. Not military escalation.
The president just threatened a confrontation with a nuclear power. Via tweet.
His company's revenue and user growth are flattening; his image is in the toilet. Expect an embrace of hard or soft regulation from the social media king.
If you want to avoid conflict among hostile groups, decentralize power-preferably to individuals.
The search of Michael Cohen's office, explained.
Cambridge Analytica and the Trump campaign copied tactics from the Obama campaign's playbook. Should that change how we view the supposed Facebook scandal?
Escalating U.S. intervention in Syria comes with few benefits and lots of risks.
Trump does not treat his ignorance as a flaw to be fixed. He treats it as a precious jewel to be protected.
The various lawsuits pitting the Trump administration against sanctuary jurisdictions has important implications for constitutional federalism that go beyond immigration policy.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he's "nervous" about getting into a global trade war. Here's what he could do to prevent one.
The Trump administration is wasting time, money, and people by sending National Guard members to the U.S.-Mexico border.
Border Patrol guards average just two illegal-immigrant apprehensions per month; they don't need reinforcements.
Chinese tariffs will make American soy cheaper in domestic markets, crushing farmers' profits and disrupting a $14 billion international market.
To serve his own insecurities, Trump is waging a bellicose war on Americans who work, buy, and invest.
Plus: YouTube shooter bought and registered gun legally.
And 1,300 more that will make you scratch your head.
Donald Trump is a perpetual danger to every company in America.
Even Larry Kudlow is calling Trump's tariffs a "growth action."
For now the U.S. stays stuck in Syria.
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