The Constitution gives Congress the power of the purse. It is one of the legislature’s central responsibilities and one of the most important checks on the executive branch. Yet in modern Washington, Congress increasingly treats budgeting as an ...

The court said the president wrongly claimed support for his tariffs under a 1977 emergency powers law. Trump vowed to press ahead and impose tariffs under other laws.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Explosions were seen across Caracas after the U.S. launched large-scale attacks on Venezuela and captured its leader and his wife. AFP via Getty Images So you see some effort on the part ...