If you worry that the U.S. presidency has turned monarchical, you're not alone. Activists across the political spectrum loudly object to the misuse of emergency powers by the White House to bypass debate—at least when they're not cheering on rule by decree. Supreme Court justices also object to the invocation of special powers to address "emergencies" that never end. And so do lawmakers; last week, members of Congress held a hearing on abuse of emergency powers by the executive branch.
Don't hold your breath waiting for reform.
