The Posse Comitatus Act’s loopholes allow National Guard misuse, risking authoritarianism. Congress and states must update laws to prevent PCA violations.
A gifted jet from Qatar and crypto transactions raise novel questions about presidential self-enrichment.
The second Trump administration faces over 200 federal lawsuits in its first 100 days, challenging its attempts to usurp Congressional authority, risking democratic integrity.
The North Carolina Court of Appeals upheld a legislative move, shifting the appointment power of the State Elections Board from the Democratic governor to the Republican state auditor. This change, part of a broader power struggle, could impact voter access and set a precedent for partisan influence in election administration.
The move follows a federal court’s denial of efforts to throw out votes cast in the 2024 election.
Unknown entities poured billions of dollars into the 2024 election, impacting the political landscape significantly.
The Justice Department’s recent termination of over $810 million in grants jeopardizes numerous anti-crime programs, affecting nonprofits, law enforcement, and public safety. These grants, essential for supporting crime victims, training officers, and aiding reintegration, have been cut midstream, causing financial strain and program disruptions. The move, seen as arbitrary and partisan, undermines efforts to reduce crime and wastes taxpayer dollars, threatening the progress made in community safety and justice reforms.
To serve his deportation agenda, the president is manipulating an outdated and discredited law to his advantage.
In a pivotal win for voting rights, Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly blocked Trump’s attempt to control federal elections. The ruling reinforces Congress’s authority under the Constitution, crucial for safeguarding democratic processes ahead of the 2026 midterms.
A looming Supreme Court case, revisiting the 1935 Humphrey’s Executor decision, might reshape presidential power over independent agencies, impacting economic stability.
Northern Europe’s dignity-first incarceration inspires U.S. reforms for reducing recidivism and overcrowding. Efforts include visits to Norway and Germany, influencing states like California and Pennsylvania to adopt humane correctional practices.
Tariffs and favoritism are signs of a poisoned political era.
