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The Constitution and the federal budget process

by NCC Staff

The state of the federal budget will be a hot topic of discussion as the new Trump administration and a Republican-controlled…

The filibuster’s final days? That’s subject to debate

by Scott Bomboy

This week, Republicans leaders reportedly engaged in a brief debate about killing the Senate filibuster in a closed-door retreat…

Looking at the Foreign Emoluments Clause lawsuit against President Trump

by Scott Bomboy

An organization is suing President Donald Trump for conflicts of interest, in what could be the start of an interesting legal…

10 fascinating facts about Presidential inaugurations

by NCC Staff

Donald Trump becomes the 45th President of the United States today shortly after 12 p.m. Here is a look at some facts about the…

Trump addresses Emoluments Clause, but will it be enough?

by Scott Bomboy

President-elect Donald J. Trump is donating hotel room fees from foreign government officials and setting up a business trust to…

The Constitution and the President’s Cabinet

by Chris Calabrese

Only nine Cabinet nominees have ever been rejected by the Senate. Will Trump's nominees fare as well?

Is there a workable way to judge racial gerrymanders?

by Lyle Denniston

Lyle Denniston, Constitution Daily's Supreme Court correspondent, was at Monday's two-hour Supreme Court arguments about voting…

Does the Constitution put limits on a president’s private business ties? 

by Lyle Denniston

Lyle Denniston, Constitution Daily's Supreme Court correspondent, explains why the American people must rely upon Congress – no…

What is an emolument and why do we care?

by NCC Staff

President-elect Donald J. Trump might have some unique decisions to make about how his business assets are managed as he serves in…

‘Nothing less than a miracle’: The Constitution and the peaceful transition of power

by Nicandro Iannacci

Our constitutional system endures because we accept its results.

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