Separation of powers

"The Supreme Court, in Trump, provides the basis for ... a prudential approach going forward."

Three major flaws in the Trump v. United States majority opinion derive from the Court’s failure to examine and differentiate the source and scope of presidential power -- whether…

Linking of “foreign commerce” to “economic security” has dangerously blurred authority that Congress has delegated to the executive branch.

Legal experts Ryan Goodman, Marty Lederman, Mary McCord, and Steve Vladeck unpack what Trump v. United States means for presidential immunity.  

Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote that the Supreme Court's majority granted “former President Trump all the immunity he asked for and more.” 

The Court set forth a legal framework for the criminal justice system to respond to a president committing federal crimes while in office.

Congress can impose consequences for presidents abusing the pardon power by increasing oversight and imposing transparency requirements.

Leaders must communicate carefully with the public and subordinates, and minimize damage to the military, without adding to societal tension.

Section 502B(c) is a potent tool to accelerate congressional oversight of support to countries with concerning human rights records. 

Three years since taking office as president, the pledges that legitimized his ascent have fallen far short as he moves to monopolize power.

Five myths broken down by J. William Leonard who, in government service, was responsible for the oversight of classified information for the entire executive branch.

At one-year mark of Biden administration, top experts revisit proposals to restore and promote nonpartisan principles of good government.