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The filibuster’s final days? That’s subject to debate
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
An organization is suing President Donald Trump for conflicts of interest, in what could be the start of an interesting legal…
Trump addresses Emoluments Clause, but will it be enough?
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
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?
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?
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?
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
Our constitutional system endures because we accept its results.
Washington Redskins trademark case put on hold
A federal appeals court has delayed the case involving the legality of the Washington, D.C., pro football team’s trademarks on…
Why Columbus Day isn’t really a national holiday
This Monday, some folks will have a day off to commemorate Columbus Day and some won’t. So what is the legal basis for the…
