by jpitney | Nov 24, 2025 | Congress, Presidency, Uncategorized
Don Wolfensberger asked why shutdowns are more dominant now than in the middle of the 20th century? The short answer… is that Congress was more bipartisan and amenable to compromise in those days. But there was structural change going on as well. With enactment...
by jpitney | Nov 14, 2025 | Congress, Presidency, War Power
Don Wolfensberger on congressional reaction (or lack thereof) to signs of an impending war with Venezuela: The Senate has been a bit more proactive, holding two votes on ending the attacks — one in October and one this month. Both resolutions failed, with only two...
by jpitney | Nov 7, 2025 | Congress, Presidency, Separation of Powers
Don Wolfesnberger: The current shutdown only exacerbates the imbalance of powers between the branches as the Office of Management and Budget implements its “unitary executive” plans to shift increasing powers and functions from Congress to the president. Not only will...
by jpitney | Sep 24, 2025 | Civility, Federalism, Presidency
Gov. Cox recently spoke with Ezra Klein: And this is the problem. We believe in just short term: If I could just this once win this election, then all of my wildest dreams will come true, and my enemies will go away forever. Or: If we win this presidential election,...
by jpitney | Sep 19, 2025 | Budget, Congress, Presidency
Don Wolfensberger The issue of pocket rescissions may seem peripheral or even irrelevant, given the big picture backdrop of a government teetering on the brink this month. But it actually has major significance, since it raises new questions and possibilities over who...
by jpitney | Aug 7, 2025 | Congress, Presidency, Separation of Powers
Philip A. Wallach at Law & Liberty: We should dispassionately take stock of Congress’s current position on foreign and domestic policy, on taxing and spending, and on the deeper question of what role our elected representatives play in our Constitutional system....
