It is well to remind ourselves that today is Presidents Day, not Dictators Day.
But will the Supreme Court constrain the wild Trump? Some thoughts...
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/will-the-supreme-court-constrain
But will the Supreme Court constrain the wild Trump? Some thoughts...
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/will-the-supreme-court-constrain
February 17, 2025 at 4:38 PM
It is well to remind ourselves that today is Presidents Day, not Dictators Day.
But will the Supreme Court constrain the wild Trump? Some thoughts...
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/will-the-supreme-court-constrain
But will the Supreme Court constrain the wild Trump? Some thoughts...
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/will-the-supreme-court-constrain
Gallego: "We cannot vote for anything that actually adds more money and doesn't constrain ICE ... we cannot keep funding this type of goon squad"
January 18, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Gallego: "We cannot vote for anything that actually adds more money and doesn't constrain ICE ... we cannot keep funding this type of goon squad"
This is the first order that appears to specifically constrain Musk himself. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
March 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM
This is the first order that appears to specifically constrain Musk himself. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Here's an idea, constrain the executive *before* they do something crazy. Congress was Article I for a reason
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC), to Bloomberg TV:
“If there is military action against #Greenland, I will be one of the first people to file and co-sponsor a War Powers Resolution. It will pass.”
“If there is military action against #Greenland, I will be one of the first people to file and co-sponsor a War Powers Resolution. It will pass.”
January 15, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Here's an idea, constrain the executive *before* they do something crazy. Congress was Article I for a reason
How much will the bond markets constrain Trump's tariff mania?
April 12, 2025 at 1:21 AM
How much will the bond markets constrain Trump's tariff mania?
Ossoff: "Handing an out-of-control executive even more unfettered power just makes it even more vital that we restore checks and balances and constrain this president using our power as citizens as voters in these midterm elections."
June 30, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Ossoff: "Handing an out-of-control executive even more unfettered power just makes it even more vital that we restore checks and balances and constrain this president using our power as citizens as voters in these midterm elections."
No laws can constrain a tyrant if the people will not through the laws constrain him
January 12, 2026 at 2:43 AM
No laws can constrain a tyrant if the people will not through the laws constrain him
one of the projects of the court is to expand the ability of states to pursue reactionary ends and constrain the ability of the federal government to set minimum standards *or* of democratic-led states to expand upon existing rights
🚨By a 6–3 vote, the Supreme Court ALLOWS states to defund Planned Parenthood, holding that Medicaid does not give patients a right to obtain care from its providers. All three liberals dissent. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
June 26, 2025 at 2:20 PM
one of the projects of the court is to expand the ability of states to pursue reactionary ends and constrain the ability of the federal government to set minimum standards *or* of democratic-led states to expand upon existing rights
Nothing can constrain Trump?
Warren: No. Republicans have the majority. They could constrain Trump on war, slimy tax deals, on his corruption. The list is long. But to do that, they would actually have to grow a spine. And so far, what we have around here is a bunch of gelatinous blobs. PabloReports
Warren: No. Republicans have the majority. They could constrain Trump on war, slimy tax deals, on his corruption. The list is long. But to do that, they would actually have to grow a spine. And so far, what we have around here is a bunch of gelatinous blobs. PabloReports
August 5, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Nothing can constrain Trump?
Warren: No. Republicans have the majority. They could constrain Trump on war, slimy tax deals, on his corruption. The list is long. But to do that, they would actually have to grow a spine. And so far, what we have around here is a bunch of gelatinous blobs. PabloReports
Warren: No. Republicans have the majority. They could constrain Trump on war, slimy tax deals, on his corruption. The list is long. But to do that, they would actually have to grow a spine. And so far, what we have around here is a bunch of gelatinous blobs. PabloReports
apple must constrain phone sizes to pocket dimensions set by the biggest manufacturers of pants
February 21, 2026 at 6:02 AM
apple must constrain phone sizes to pocket dimensions set by the biggest manufacturers of pants
SCREAMING, FROTHING, GNASHING MY TEETH
TEARING AT THE BONDS THAT CONSTRAIN ME
Pokémon said Trans Rights in 2025
TEARING AT THE BONDS THAT CONSTRAIN ME
Pokémon said Trans Rights in 2025
i do everything i can to create opportunity for moments like this so people can see there’s support for us out there in a time that support can sometimes seem scarce – this one is pretty special 🏳️⚧️
August 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
SCREAMING, FROTHING, GNASHING MY TEETH
TEARING AT THE BONDS THAT CONSTRAIN ME
Pokémon said Trans Rights in 2025
TEARING AT THE BONDS THAT CONSTRAIN ME
Pokémon said Trans Rights in 2025
YOU CAN CONSTRAIN THIS ADMIN IF YOU WANT
January 14, 2026 at 11:41 PM
YOU CAN CONSTRAIN THIS ADMIN IF YOU WANT
🚨NEWS: Vivek Ramaswamy states he would vote to "significantly constrain and attach work requirements to most of the welfare state," explicitly highlighting Social Security and Medicaid.
September 17, 2026 at 6:14 PM
🚨NEWS: Vivek Ramaswamy states he would vote to "significantly constrain and attach work requirements to most of the welfare state," explicitly highlighting Social Security and Medicaid.
cool, add it to the lawsuits minnesota and illinois have filed to constrain DHS
Trump just posted that the "day of reckoning & retribution is coming" in Minnesota.
January 13, 2026 at 2:42 PM
cool, add it to the lawsuits minnesota and illinois have filed to constrain DHS
Imagine how bad things would be if originalism didn’t constrain Trump’s judges
November 19, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Imagine how bad things would be if originalism didn’t constrain Trump’s judges
You know, the idea that Congress can only empower but not constrain the president really does sound insane when you say it out loud
August 22, 2026 at 7:49 PM
You know, the idea that Congress can only empower but not constrain the president really does sound insane when you say it out loud
(This vote is unlikely to constrain Trump.)
June 3, 2026 at 9:20 PM
(This vote is unlikely to constrain Trump.)
RAPIDAN: We “no longer assume a near-term return to freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Instead, we expect ongoing military risks to constrain vessel transits .. well into next year ..” 👀
July 21, 2026 at 1:18 AM
RAPIDAN: We “no longer assume a near-term return to freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Instead, we expect ongoing military risks to constrain vessel transits .. well into next year ..” 👀
“Government officials cannot attempt to coerce private parties in order to punish or suppress views that the government disfavors."This doesn't just constrain Democrats. It applies to all officeholders, including you. You took an oath to the Constitution not to Donald Trump.
September 19, 2025 at 6:17 PM
“Government officials cannot attempt to coerce private parties in order to punish or suppress views that the government disfavors."This doesn't just constrain Democrats. It applies to all officeholders, including you. You took an oath to the Constitution not to Donald Trump.
What's the point of judges if they cannot constrain the Executive Branch?
February 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
What's the point of judges if they cannot constrain the Executive Branch?
Here is the attached 1/31 memo “limiting the lame duck collective bargaining agreements that improperly attempt to constrain the new president.” END/
February 4, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Here is the attached 1/31 memo “limiting the lame duck collective bargaining agreements that improperly attempt to constrain the new president.” END/
Senate Republicans refused to convict Trump after Jan 6.
Republican SCOTUS appointees gave him immunity.
Republicans in Congress today stand idly by as he unleashes death and destruction across the globe.
We are now at the whims of a mad king because GOP leaders have refused to constrain him.
Republican SCOTUS appointees gave him immunity.
Republicans in Congress today stand idly by as he unleashes death and destruction across the globe.
We are now at the whims of a mad king because GOP leaders have refused to constrain him.
April 7, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Senate Republicans refused to convict Trump after Jan 6.
Republican SCOTUS appointees gave him immunity.
Republicans in Congress today stand idly by as he unleashes death and destruction across the globe.
We are now at the whims of a mad king because GOP leaders have refused to constrain him.
Republican SCOTUS appointees gave him immunity.
Republicans in Congress today stand idly by as he unleashes death and destruction across the globe.
We are now at the whims of a mad king because GOP leaders have refused to constrain him.
to put an even finer point on this: the ONLY institution that has been able to meaningfully constrain Elon Musk's ability to kill people with fake "self-driving" so far has been the personal injury lawyers
we have control mechanisms for this. it's called The Law. these guys should be held personally liable for these harms. the suicides, the thefts, the intrusions into computer systems. they should be sued and prosecuted as appropriate. problem immediately solved
An OpenAI system has gone rogue again – and it is the most panic-inducing yet
September 24, 2026 at 8:21 PM
to put an even finer point on this: the ONLY institution that has been able to meaningfully constrain Elon Musk's ability to kill people with fake "self-driving" so far has been the personal injury lawyers
With all these moves, mowing down the law and norms that constrain the executive, ask yourself what it would take to reinstate them. We are in the middle of a hugely consequential fight.
January 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
With all these moves, mowing down the law and norms that constrain the executive, ask yourself what it would take to reinstate them. We are in the middle of a hugely consequential fight.