The person serving in the U.S. presidency has long been regarded as one of the most powerful figures on earth. But none of those who previously held the office could have dreamed of the power the ...

Donald Trump’s pushback on judges is challenging America’s system of checks and balances, critics say. Meanwhile, in the past 24 hours, federal judges have blocked Trump’s ban on transgender troops in ...

In lawsuit after lawsuit, President Donald Trump’s opponents have contested his claims of authority. To a very real degree, lower courts have been willing to step in and say no to Trumpian excess. The ...

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) accused President Trump of acting like a “thug” who is trying to “get rid” of governmental checks and balances by firing or forcing out top FBI officials and federal ...