Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new “Trump Class” of Navy battleships has sparked renewed debate over the legal and constitutional framework governing military procurement, defence spending, and executive authority in the United States. Speaking as commander in chief, Trump said he had approved plans for the U.S. Navy to begin constructing two…
The Pentagon’s announcement that it is investigating Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly for appearing in a video urging U.S. troops to reject “illegal orders” has triggered intense political drama. But beneath the headlines lies a deeper, more consequential constitutional issue: Can the executive branch use its military authority to discipline a sitting member of Congress —…
A leaked Department of Homeland Security memo authored by Philip Hegseth, a senior adviser at DHS, suggests the U.S. government may soon deploy the military more frequently to enforce immigration laws — not just at the southern border, but also in major U.S. cities. First reported by The New Republic on August 2, 2025, the…