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The longest Supreme Court nomination delay in history
The current controversy over Merrick Garland’s nomination has nothing on the worst Supreme Court delay of all time during John…
‘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…
Five things you need to know about the Electoral College
As our nation gets closer to Election Day, there will be more attention focused on the Electoral College, a unique American…
10 famous political debate moments
Here’s a look back at some big debate moments on the eve of Monday's presidential nominee debate between Hillary Clinton and…
The Constitution in primetime: 'Designated Survivor' and presidential succession
ABC’s new drama highlights a person who is almost never discussed, and a constitutional issue that often flies under the radar.
Edward Snowden, the Constitution and presidential pardons
Former government contractor Edward Snowden is lobbying President Barack Obama for a pardon. So under the Constitution, how does…
The constitutional debates over the military prison at Guantánamo Bay
Gitmo remains a constitutional and political enigma, and its end is not quite yet in sight.
Explaining how the Electoral College works
This past week, a potential member of the Electoral College threatened to not vote for the GOP nominee this fall for President.…
Constitution Check: Has the U.S. war against ISIS in Syria been illegal from the start?
Constitution Daily Supreme Court correspondent Lyle Denniston looks at a lawsuit from an Army officer that contests the legality…
