The second Trump administration is plagued by debate over the power of America's courts and the rulings being made. President Donald Trump and his allies are frustrated that courts continue blocking his executive actions, and the courts are frustrated that Republicans are losing confidence in the judicial system.

To some extent, someone like Trump is exactly what lazy Republicans in Congress want in a president: an authoritarian who wants to be a lawmaker in their stead. I have joined several others repeatedly criticizing Congress’ unwillingness to do its job and provide checks and balances to the White House.

What is often overlooked, however, is how the GOP’s complete surrender to Trumpism has worsened the problem we all have to deal with. Republican fear of a Republican president has created a cycle of broken government.

Congress refuses to do its job, Trump overreaches and the courts are forced to intervene. This is America's current cycle, and it is needlessly stress-testing the foundations of our........

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