Congress’s Failure to Authorize Iran War by Key Deadline Enables President’s Abuses of Power

In response to President Trump continuing his unauthorized war in Iran and Congress failing to assert its war authority mandated by the 1973 War Powers Resolution, Issue One Founder and…

Bipartisan Group of Over 60 Former Members of Congress, Governors, and Cabinet Officials Demand Congress Reclaim Its War Powers

Today, one day short of the 60-day mark in the current conflict in Iran, a bipartisan group of 63 former members of Congress, governors, and cabinet officials from Issue One’s…

Congressional Oversight Played Key Role in Sec. Noem’s Firing

In response to President Trump firing of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Issue One Founder and CEO Nick Penniman provided the following statement: “The scandal-plagued tenure of Kristi Noem was…

House Iran War Vote Shows Why Congress Must Reclaim War Powers

In response to the House voting down a War Powers Resolution that would require Congress to authorize further military action in Iran (following a similar Senate vote yesterday), Issue One…

Senate War Powers Resolution Vote Is First Step in Reclaiming Constitutional Powers

In response to today’s Senate vote on a War Powers Resolution introduced by Sens. Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Rand Paul (R-KY) amid an escalating war in Iran, Issue One Vice President of Advocacy Alix Fraser issued…

Congress Must Reassert War Powers or Iran Strikes Will Not be the Last

In response to the Trump administration attacking Iran, the latest move by the administration to bypass Congress when taking military action, Issue One Vice President of Advocacy Alix Fraser provided…

Reported White House Move to Take Over Elections Would Violate the Constitution

The Washington Post is reporting that President Trump is preparing to issue an executive order to take over the country’s elections in violation of the United States Constitution. In response,…

SCOTUS Tariffs Ruling is a Victory for Checks and Balances

In response to today’s Supreme Court ruling that President Trump’s unilateral tariffs are unconstitutional, Issue One Legislative Director Jamie Neikrie provided the following statement: “Today’s Supreme Court ruling is a…

Congress Must Reassert War Powers as Administration Readies More Military Strikes

In response to the Trump administration’s threats to attack Iran, Reps. Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Thomas Massie (R-KY) are preparing to force a vote on their War Powers Resolution to require Congress…

New Issue One report details one year of Donald Trump profiteering from public office and selling access

One year into his second term in the White House, President Donald Trump has reshaped the presidency to drastically blur the lines between government and business, abetting unprecedented levels of…