What the Jan. 6 hearings did and didn’t say about the military
The U.S. military has a strong tradition of staying out of politics. And that’s a good thing.
Can Congress reclaim authority it has handed over to the president? It’s trying.
With their bipartisan backing, these bills could claw back some powers that have shifted to the presidency.
Are the Trump administration’s actions in Portland legal? Are they constitutional?
The devil’s in the details.
Under the Insurrection Act of 1807, here’s what a U.S. president can and cannot do
Invoking this statute to deploy the U.S. military would raise constitutional questions
The secretary of defense spoke out against Trump’s approach to the protests. Yes, this is a big deal.
And he did it on TV, which will reach a broad audience
Is Trump hurting the military?
Using the military as a political prop may have these three consequences.
Yes, Trump can send the military to shut down protests. Here’s what you need to know.
These laws, regulations and limits govern using the U.S. military on U.S. soil.
The U.S. military’s role in the coronavirus response is likely to grow
But don’t believe the rumors of martial law.