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Uber fighting big legal battles on two fronts

by NCC Staff

Uber, the popular and controversial ride-sharing service, is on the offense and the defense in two big legal battles that could…

The voting math behind the Iran nuclear deal in Congress

by NCC Staff

The House and Senate will vote on President Barack Obama’s Iran nuclear deal this month. Why are the key numbers to watch 34,…

Congressman questions constitutionality of Mount McKinley name change

by NCC Staff

President Barack Obama has endorsed a name change for Mount McKinley in Alaska. But at least one member of Congress sees the move…

Would the Menendez case really make Congress “above the law”?

by Scott Bomboy

In the legal dispute between the Justice Department and Senator Robert Menendez over his conduct in office, a key constitutional…

Constitution Check: Is there a party loyalty test for leadership in Congress?

by Lyle Denniston

Lyle Denniston, the National Constitution Center’s constitutional literacy adviser, looks at how Senator Chuck Shumer’s…

Constitution Check: Is Congress limited to a “yes” or “no” on the Iran nuclear deal?

by Lyle Denniston

Lyle Denniston, the National Constitution Center's constitutional literacy adviser, says Congress could have a significant…

Veto showdown on tap for Congress after Iran nuclear deal

by Scott Bomboy

With a deal in place between Iran, the United States and five other nations over Iran’s nuclear program, the debate here will…

Constitution Check: Is partisan gerrymandering beginning to get into legal trouble?

by Lyle Denniston

Lyle Denniston, the National Constitution Center’s constitutional literacy adviser, explains how Monday’s Supreme Court ruling…

Constitution Check: Did presidential power suddenly grow much greater?

by Lyle Denniston

Lyle Denniston, the National Constitution Center's constitutional literacy adviser, breaks down the Zivotofsky decision and looks…

Supreme Court sides with President in Jerusalem passport case

by Scott Bomboy

The United States Supreme Court, in a majority opinion from Justice Anthony Kennedy, said on Monday that the President, and not…