Constitution Daily Blog
Article II
The Saturday Night Massacre: How our Constitution trumped a reckless President
Ken Gormley of Duquesne University School of Law looks back at another big historical anniversary this year, the developing…
Congressman questions constitutionality of Mount McKinley name change
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?
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
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?
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
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
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?
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
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
Few things are at the core of our constitutional process like presidential elections. And in some cases, little-known candidates…
