Have you ever heard of anything referred to as the “fourth branch of government”? It’s a term that can be used to mean any entity that has influence over government beyond the three branches described ...

The delicate balance of power established by the framers of the United States Constitution has been a foundational aspect of governance since the nation’s inception. Central to this framework is the ...

The Supreme Court grappled on Monday with which branch’s powers independent executive agencies exert, as the justices weighed whether President Donald Trump may fire a Democrat-appointed member of the ...

Potential legislation circulating in the executive branch and Congress would grant President Trump sweeping military powers. By Charlie Savage and Robert Jimison Reporting from Washington Draft ...