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Are We in a Constitutional Crisis?
Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court for The New York Times, says the right question is not whether there is a constitutional crisis, but rather how much damage it will cause and how the ...The New York Times - 5d -
Trump Targeting Law Firms Raises Constitutional Concerns
The way Trump targeted the firms could go against of the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment.Inc. - Mar. 9 -
Is the Trump conflict with judges a constitutional crisis? What to know
Legal experts warn that the country is sliding toward a constitutional crisis as President Donald Trump openly defies the federal courts.ABC News - 5d -
Panic politics: Law professors' umpteenth 'constitutional crisis' falls flat
"Constitutional crisis" is the new way for law professors to express political disagreement.The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Where Are Trump and Musk Taking Us?
A typology of constitutional crises and constitutional rot.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Who Will Defend the Defenders of the Constitution?
The president and his allies are encouraging a campaign of menace.The New York Times - 4d -
Hungary's government targets LGBTQ community, dual citizens in proposed constitutional changes
Hungary’s governing party has proposed constitutional changes that could mean a ban on an annual march celebrating the LGBTQ community and the expulsion of citizens with dual citizenship if they ...NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Sanders: Roberts knows ‘the danger of a president' who doesn't 'respect the Constitution'
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said Tuesday that he believes Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts knows “the danger of a president” who doesn’t “respect the Constitution” after pushback from ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
Schumer says America is in a constitutional crisis: ‘Our democracy is at risk’
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer tells Kristen Welker he believes America is in a constitutional crisis amid President Trump’s calls to impeach a ...NBC News - 6d -
Syria's new leader signs constitution to keep his Islamist group in power for five years
Syria’s interim president on signed a temporary constitution that leaves the country under Islamist rule for five years during a transitional phase.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Syria’s leader proclaims ‘new history’ after signing constitutional declaration
Five-year transition period declared along with rights for women, freedom of expression and justice for Assad victims. Syria’s leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has hailed the start of a “new history” for ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Syrian leader signs constitution that puts the country under an Islamist group's rule for 5 years
Syria’s interim president has signed a temporary constitution that leaves the country under Islamist rule for five years during a transitional phaseABC News - Mar. 13 -
Italy's Constitutional Court allows singles to adopt foreign kids, ending 40-year ban
Italy’s Constitutional Court has ruled that unmarried people can adopt foreign minors, ending a 40-year-long ban on the practice and setting a precedent that could pave the way to allowing Italian ...ABC News - 5d -
Cheltenham festival day one tips: Brighterdaysahead can upset Constitution Hill in Champion Hurdle
The favourite has seen off every challenge in all his races, but could be facing his sternest opponent so far. Constitution Hill has seen off every challenge with ease in winning all 10 of his ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Trump Won’t Win a War Against the Courts
The judiciary will never surrender to the president its constitutional role to interpret the Constitution.The New York Times - 2d -
What Syria’s New Temporary Constitution Says
The declaration, signed by interim president Ahmed al-Shara, guarantees individual freedoms but gives Mr. al-Shara abundant power and keeps Islamic law as its legal foundation.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Trump Has Gone From Unconstitutional to Anti-Constitutional
Where all this goes is still up to us.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
Trumpworld is failing this constitutional quiz. Can you pass it?
Despite what the White House might think, the US’s founding document does not contain the phrase ‘the president is the law’. The answer key to this quiz was recently removed from usa.gov . ...The Guardian - 3d -
‘High Noon’ for Judge James Boasberg at the Constitution corral
Judge Boasberg is especially isolated because the ordinarily robust restraints of checks and balances in a three-branch government are failing now that the Republican-controlled Congress has all ...The Hill - 1d -
Hearing for Columbia Student Mahmoud Khalil to Address Basic Constitutional Questions
The government is trying to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent resident and defender of the Palestinian cause, accusing him of siding with terrorists.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Syria leader signs temporary constitution for five-year transition
The document enshrines separation of powers and guarantees women's rights, freedom of expression and media freedom.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Deportations Threaten Constitutional Showdown, and DOGE Cuts Hit Nuclear Agency
Plus, a retirement home for penguins.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
Trump clash with courts on Venezuela flights cues concerns of constitutional crisis
The Trump administration’s removal of more than 130 Venezuelans amid a court battle to block their deportation has ignited alarm it may have violated a court order barring its use of the Alien ...The Hill - Mar. 17 -
Musk and Doge’s USAid shutdown likely violated US constitution, judge rules
Judge halts efforts to fire USAid workers, a major setback in administration’s attempts to bulldoze federal government. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
Elon Musk’s Role in Dismantling USAID Likely Violated Constitution, Judge Finds
It appears to be the first time a federal judge has acted to constrain Elon Musk, a top adviser to President Trump. The judge also ordered agency functions be partially restored, though that relief ...The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
Defiance and Threats in Deportation Case Renew Fear of Constitutional Crisis
Legal scholars say that the nation has reached a tipping point and that the right question is not whether there is a crisis, but rather how much damage it will cause.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
Chuck Schumer says a 'lawless' Trump has caused a constitutional crisis
Schumer said during an interview with "Meet the Press" that "democracy is at risk" following Trump’s attacks on the judiciary and calls to impeach a judge who ruled against him.NBC News - 6d -
Schumer says US in constitutional crisis, calls Trump 'a lawless, angry man'
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said democracy in the United States is "at risk," calling President Trump a "lawless, angry man" during an interview that aired Sunday on NBC's "Meet ...The Hill - 3d -
South Korea’s constitutional court restores PM as acting president
Move comes ahead of hotly anticipated ruling on impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law bidFinancial Times - 2d -
Germany votes for historic boost to defence spending
The move alters the German constitution, allowing the country to increase its military spending.BBC News - Mar. 18 -
Cheltenham festival 2025: Constitution Hill and State Man fall as Golden Ace wins Champion Hurdle – live
Lossiemouth streaks home, Majborough shocked Greg Wood’s day two tips | And you can email Niall 1.20 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle: Oddspedia market movers. Kopek Des Bordes (1/1 into 4/5) ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
DOJ seeks to boot judge questioning Trump deportations, lawyer warns of 'constitutional crisis'
The Trump administration has used the wartime Alien Enemies Act to deport hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members to Central America.CNBC - Mar. 18 -
Judge rules against Musk and ‘Doge’, finding USAid shutdown ‘likely violated’ constitution – US politics live
Federal judge orders halt on any work to shut down USAid and tells Musk’s so-called Department for government efficiency to reinstate workers’ email access. Donald Trump has called for the ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
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Women With Postpartum Depression Experienced Brain Changes During Pregnancy, Study Finds
The research constitutes some of the first evidence that the condition is associated with modifications in the brain before childbirth.The New York Times - Mar. 5 -
German Court Convicts Five Over Plot to Kidnap Health Official and Spread Chaos
The defendants, part of a group known as “United Patriots,” aimed to reinstate a 19th-century Constitution by giving power to an all-powerful Kaiser.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Golden Ace wins dramatic Champion Hurdle at 25-1
Golden Ace is a shock 25-1 winner of the Champion Hurdle after previous victors Constitution Hill and State Man fall.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Measles highest in 25 years in Europe, WHO says
Children under five constituted more than 40% of the cases reported in Europe and Central Asia last year.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Mace sued for defamation by man she accused of abuse in floor speech
The legal action seeks to carve out an exception from the speech or debate clause of the Constitution.Politico - Mar. 14 -
Trump Says Biden’s Pardons are ‘Void’ and ‘Vacant’ Because of Autopen
The use of the autopen, a device that reproduces signatures and is ubiquitous in government and business, is ordinarily uncontroversial. There is no power to undo a pardon in the Constitution or ...The New York Times - Mar. 17
