America’s long history of ‘checks and balances’ is being tested by Trump like rarely before

'Fully unleashed': Critics fear last remaining Trump 'guardrails' have disintegrated

The guardrails that existed during Donald Trump's first administration have now completely disintegrated, allowing Trump's "arrogance, cruelty and hostility toward anyone who does not believe in a white nationalist future" to run rampant, wrote journalist Steven Beschloss for Salon.But the Democratic resistance is gaining momentum, according to Beschloss, even if it got off to a slow start during the first 100 days of Trump's second term.Beschlo…

America's Long History of 'Checks and Balances' Is Being Tested by Trump Like Rarely Before

The principle of “checks and balances” is rooted in the Constitution’s design of a national government with three distinct, coequal branches.

Trump v. the Judiciary

Our check on the president hangs in the balance.

Judge Luttig: No Question that Trump is “of the school of constitutional denialism”

Dissent is fully baked into the foundations of America. The United States was founded as a protest; a protest against British tyranny. Political dissent led to the open rebellion that created the United States. And because of that, dissent is not only recognized in America–it is cherished. But today, dissent is being punished and checks and balances are under attack. Judge J. Michael Luttig, former federal judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for …

Letter: The Founders didn’t intend for any one branch of government to operate without oversight

The constitutional balance of power that has sustained our republic for more than two centuries is crumbling — and Congress’s silence is a major reason why. The Trump administration continues to show open contempt for the rule of law: defying court orders, undermining constitutional checks and balances, and concentrating power in the executive branch. These are not minor infractions. They are red flags that should alarm every true conservative a…

America's long history of 'checks and balances' is being tested by Trump like rarely before

The principle of "checks and balances" is rooted in the Constitution's design of a national government with three distinct, coequal branches.