Congress by William L. Kovacs asks whether or not Congress still operates as a constitutional trustee, or if it has become irrelevant. Kovacs argues that the United States already has the legal tools for a future government to take full control of its institutions without breaking the Constitution. Congress is the only body capable of stopping this, yet it repeatedly chooses not to act. He traces how each administration builds on prior expansions of presidential authority, creating a system where a single party gaining unified power could rapidly reshape courts, election rules, and federal agencies to secure its position. He presents a path where these changes unfold through existing laws, not extraordinary measures, and states that once this process begins, reversal becomes increasingly difficult unless Congress asserts its authority when it still has the power to do so.

William L. Kovacs' Congress is more important now than ever, and the timing is perfect, when it is crystal-clear that Congress has stepped back, while the executive branch has stepped forward and expanded presidential authority. Kovacs lays this out in a way that talks to you, not at you. He explains how the Constitution set up a balance, and then shows you where that balance starts to shift. If you are new to this subject, you can follow it. If you already understand how these systems work, there is still substance here that will hold your attention. Kovacs is exceptionally practical in not just pointing out the problem, but in saying Congress already has the tools to step back in. He tells us what these are and how they should be implemented, which I found fascinating. Congress can attach conditions to funding, require formal approval before executive actions move forward, and pass laws that return responsibility to legislative hands. This is a book for people ready to see how government actually operates, and it's brilliant. Very highly recommended.

Congress by William L. Kovacs is a no-nonsense, non-partisan look at what has become a toothless giant in modern times: the United States Congress. The author outlines how Congress has, over the past fifty-odd years or so, slowly but surely ceded its power to the Executive Branch of Government and specifically the president, whichever party he may represent. The author contends that Congress has become nothing more than a “rubber stamp” to the policies, expenditures, and direction of the ruling president, which is a role far removed from that envisaged by the founders of the Republic. He points out the imminent collapse of the economy due to the United States’ incredible level of ever-expanding indebtedness. Although the power of the purse supposedly rests with Congress, it is clear that succeeding presidents have usurped this power through the increased use of Executive Orders, National Emergencies, and Economic imperatives. He outlines what needs to happen and how Congress can take back its authority before the democracy becomes a totally authoritarian autocracy.

Congress is undoubtedly long overdue. What impressed me most about this book was that the author did not just throw up his hands in frustration about what has befallen his beloved Republic. He lays out a clear, cohesive, and decisive plan for Congress and the people to wrest back the power that has been eroded from what was once considered the “greatest deliberative body” on earth. I was astounded, as many readers will be, by the serious economic havoc caused by the past fifty years of intensely partisan politics and the attitude of spend, spend, spend, of buying votes through subsidies well beyond the nation’s ability to afford. The figure of how much each individual in the United States owes on the nation’s debt will absolutely stagger some readers. Also, despite the United States being involved in conflicts all over the world in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, it is sobering that Congress has only ever declared war five times, and none since World War II. As the United States heads toward its midterm elections in 2026 and ultimately the General Election in 2028, it should behoove every single politician and politically motivated individual to read this book. It is not too late to stop the slide into authoritarianism, but the time is close when all will be lost. I highly recommend this book.