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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…

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…

Obama’s climate rule to face legal challenges, again

by Nicandro Iannacci

The climate may be changing, but opposition to government regulation is not.

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…

Chris Christie becomes 435th candidate to declare for 2016 election

by Scott Bomboy

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie declared his presidential intentions on Tuesday in what appears to be crowded GOP field. But…

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…

Long-shot candidates could look to Willkie, others for inspiration

by Scott Bomboy

Few things are at the core of our constitutional process like presidential elections. And in some cases, little-known candidates…

Constitution Check: A privacy advocate at the secret spying court?

by Lyle Denniston

Lyle Denniston, the National Constitution Center’s constitutional literacy adviser, looks at a proposed change to the secret…

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