PHILADELPHIA — Most Americans say they support courts and Congress serving as checks on the president’s power, even as trust in all three branches of the federal government has declined, a new poll ...

The Senate Judiciary subcommittees on the Constitution and the Federal Courts are holding a joint hearing Tuesday afternoon related to checks and balances from judicial branch on executive power.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) accused President Trump of acting like a “thug” who is trying to “get rid” of governmental checks and balances by firing or forcing out top FBI officials and federal ...