In political science, a constitutional crisis is a problem or conflict in the function of a government that the political constitution or other fundamental governing law is perceived to be unable to resolve. There are several variations to this definition.

1 day ago · Just a little over a week into his second term, President Donald Trump took steps to maximize his power, sparking chaos and what critics contend is a constitutional crisis as he challenges the separation of powers that have defined …

2 days ago · Senate leaders say bipartisan funding talks are at risk following OMB memo.

1 day ago · "We have a constitutional crisis,” said Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon, the top Democrat on the Budget Committee. “The point is, the president doesn’t get to decide.” ...

2 days ago · The Constitution, federal law and court decisions make it clear: President Donald Trump's order to pause federal funding is against the law, legal experts tell ABC News.

2 days ago · The Constitution specifically states that Congress has the job of imposing taxes and spending money, giving it what is colloquially known as “the power of the purse.” It is the principal ...

1 day ago · “We have a constitutional crisis,” Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley said of Team Trump's latest scheme. It's worth appreciating what the label means. By Steve Benen UPDATE (Jan. 29, 2025, 1:07 p.m ...

2 days ago · Federal funding pause is creating constitutional crisis, Senate Democrats say By Susan Carpenter Nationwide UPDATED 5:19 PM ET Jan. 28, 2025 PUBLISHED 1:08 PM ET Jan. 28, 2025 PUBLISHED 1:08 PM ...

May 7, 2024 · A constitutional crisis occurs when the system of “checks and balances” breaks down without clear recourse, and the issue at hand then “spills over,” rendering the institutions incapable of resolving the dispute, Urman says.

Feb 9, 2017 · Political and legal observers generally divide constitutional crises into four categories: 1. The Constitution doesn’t say what to do. The U.S. Constitution is brief and vague. (Compare it to...