Outside the Beltway

Elections, the states, and the presidency edition.

A breaking of the social contract.

Or does it?

Presidents have wide latitude in this area but many say 47 is exceeding his authority.

There may be no exit.

Yet another test of Executive power for the courts to resolve.

The 47th President is flooding the zone.

The courts will decide whether we have a President or a King.

Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and both Roosevelts pushed the envelope, too!

The NYT is going all-in painting it as “far more radical, vindictive and unchecked” than the first.

Starting tomorrow, we can expect to see the Supreme Court hand down decisions in some of its most high profile cases. Here’s a preview.

Good intentions aren’t an excuse for failure to follow the law.

Republicans should reject the calls to call for a Special Prosecutor to investigate the unfolding scandals in Washington.

President Obama’s immigration policy shift is legal, it’s good policy, but bypassing Congress won’t solve our immigration problems.

If we taught the Federalist Papers more rigorously would that lead to a shared view of the constitution?

Contrary to what Senator McCain, seeking realism in military policy does not make one an isolationist.

The Obama Justice Department says it can look at phone records without warrants or judicial oversight.