14th Amendment

Prominent Freedom Caucus Figures Hesitant to Endorse Trump at This Time

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On Tuesday, the Colorado Supreme Court unexpectedly disqualified former President Donald Trump from the 2024 presidential ballot. Legal Setback for Trump: Disqualification from 2024 Ballot Sparks Tensions in GOP House Caucus The Constitution’s insurrection clause could affect Trump’s Republican frontrunner status. This ruling overturned a Colorado lower court decision. Due to an appeal, the ruling … Read more

Treasury Secretary Warns Using 14th Amendment to Raise Debt Ceiling Would Trigger Constitutional Crisis

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has refused to rule out the possibility of using the 14th Amendment to declare the debt ceiling unconstitutional but emphasized that it would be a “not-good” option. The 14th Amendment says that the “validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law, shall not be questioned.” However, Congress … Read more