Two federal judges ordered President Trump to fund SNAP during a government shutdown, raising constitutional concerns about executive power. Article II highlights the permanent authority of the President, while Article I prohibits unauthorized spending. This judicial action challenges the separation of powers, raising questions about the judiciary’s role in government.
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Winsome Spears for Governor of Virginia
Winsome Earle-Sears, originally from Jamaica, is a distinguished American politician and the first Black female Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. A Marine Corps veteran, she has held various educational and governmental roles. Active in community service, Winsome also has experience in business and education. She is dedicated to helping others.
Constitutional Minute—Episode 6, State Sovereignty
A sovereign state has its own institutions, populations, and the right to make treaties with other states. The 10th Amendment limits federal sovereignty and preserves state sovereignty. The Republican Form of Government aims for representation and accountability. Efforts to repeal the 17th Amendment and appoint U.S. Senators by state legislatures aim to restore state sovereignty.
Constitutional Minute — Legal & Historical Resources
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Constitutional Minute—Episode 5, When is an Act of Congress Unconstitutional?
The Supreme Court’s recent order allows emergency abortions in Idaho, temporarily blocking the state’s restrictive abortion ban. The Court’s decision to reverse the 1973 Roe v. Wade opinion is based on the fact that the Constitution does not confer a right to abortion. The authority to regulate abortion is returned to the states and their elected representatives, as per the 10th Amendment. The EMS USA Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act is considered unconstitutional for overstepping Congress’s enumerated powers and not aligning with the supreme Law of the Land.
Constitutional Minute—Episode 4, The Tenth Amendment
The 10 leading causes of death in the United States, according to Healthline, include heart disease, cancer, COVID-19, accidents, stroke, chronic lower respiratory diseases, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, liver diseases, and kidney disease. The debate over federal authority in healthcare, specifically in the context of gun violence and the 10th Amendment, is an issue of constitutionality.
Constitutional Minute—Episode 3, The Limits of Government
The Code of Federal Regulations, 41,000+ pages a month ago, has seen a significant increase. This excessive regulation by federal agencies threatens civil and natural rights, contrary to the original intent of the 1778 Constitutional Convention. The U.S. and Texas constitutions stress the importance of local self-government and the inherent power of the people.
The Dirty Dozen in the Texas House of Representatives
Millions of dollars flowed through Dade Phelan’s hands to be contributed to choice House members willing to vote as Dade wishes. The leftists may have all the money, but We, the People of Texas, have all the votes!
Will the Texas Gold-Backed Digital Currency Become Reality
Will our Texas State Government miserably fail us by not prioritizing the Texas gold-backed digital currency?
House Bill 2744 – Long on sentiment, short on common sense
House Bill 2744 – Long on sentiment, short on common sense
John N. White 