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Explaining Donald Trump’s 14th Amendment case at the Supreme Court
On Feb. 8, 2024, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in a potentially historic case that could affect former President Donald…
How FDR lost his brief war on the Supreme Court
On February 5, 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt shocked America by introducing a plan to expand the Supreme Court, to gain…
On this day, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed
On February 2, 1848 the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed in Mexico without President James K. Polk’s knowledge. The United…
Regardless of Trump cases, Supreme Court stakes are huge in 2024
When the U.S. Supreme Court term began last fall, the docket contained a number of major cases but had little of the potential…
10 fascinating facts about Woodrow Wilson
On the occasion of his birthday, Constitution Daily looks at some unusual facts related to one of the more controversial…
The mysterious death of George Washington
On December 14, 1799, George Washington died at his home after a brief illness and after losing about 40 percent of his blood. So…
On this day, Bush v. Gore settles 2000 presidential race
On December 12, 2000, the Supreme Court ended a Florida vote recount in the presidential election contest between George W. Bush…
Happy birthday to the Founders’ painter, Gilbert Stuart
It’s quite possible that many Americans have seen the art work of Gilbert Stuart more than any other painter. But what do you…
Remembering Zachary Taylor: Military hero, obscure President
On November 24, 1784, future President Zachary Taylor was born in Virginia. Taylor became an unexpected obstacle to slavery’s…
The Constitution and federal government shutdowns
Here is a brief explanation of the constitutional basis for Congress’ powers and duties related to federal government shutdowns.
