Presidential Emergency Powers
In this week's Legal Issues in the News, the University of Illinois College of Law's Jennifer Pahre explains the use of emergency powers by the president.
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Scaramucci Out As White House Communications Director
Anthony Scaramucci is leaving his position as White House communications director — after less than two weeks on the job. Scaramucci's departure followed the Monday-morning swearing in of White House chief of staff Gen. John F. Kelly.
Word of the Day: Emolument (ReBroadcast)
In this week's Legal Issues in the News, University of Illinois College of Law professor Bob Lawless looks at the Emoluments Clause.
Illinois Issues: What The Governor Isn’t Saying
In his analysis piece for Illinois Issues, St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter Kevin McDermott states that Gov. Bruce Rauner has little to say to journalists, and that's not just a problem for reporters.
The Presidential Oath of Office
In this week's Legal Issues in the News, the University of Illinois College of Law's Jennifer Pahre looks at the history of the Oath of Office.