Imagine getting a court order telling you to do something, then just... not doing it. No fine. No jail time. No handcuffs. Now imagine you’re the government, and the highest court in the country tells ...

The judiciary exists to interpret laws and ensure they comply with the Constitution. If the executive branch were to violate the constitutional rights of individuals—for example, by attempting to ...

One hundred and thirty executive orders in under 100 days. Sweeping powers claimed in the name of “security” and “efficiency.” One president acting as lawmaker, enforcer, and judge. No debate. No ...

What is plenary authority? Does the president have plenary power? Here's what to know about the Insurrection Act and what was said.

Congressional Democrats introduced a bill Thursday that would shift control of the U.S. Marshals Service from the executive branch to the federal judiciary, in an effort to insulate the agency from ...

A group of Democrats have introduced a bill that would transfer control of the U.S. Marshals Service from the executive branch to the judicial branch. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and ...

Wire services including Reuters and Bloomberg News will no longer hold a permanent slot in the small pool of reporters who cover President Donald Trump. NBC News’ Hallie Jackson details how the ban ...