Perils of Unitary Executive Theory
Much of the litigation surrounding the new Trump administration turns in part on "unitary executive" theory - the idea that ...
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Defense Trade/Arms Sales – Key Executive Branch Positions
While the world of defense and foreign policy is driven by the policies of the president and the secretaries of state and defense, defense trade ...
Trump executive order requires sweeping review of federal regulations
President Donald Trump signed yet another sweeping executive order late Wednesday that stands to dramatically curb the power ...
As Congress abdicates its role, thank goodness the judiciary hasn't | R. Bruce Anderson
Congress has refused to act to stem the tide of probably illegal incursions into their terrain by the executive branch. But ...
Judge rules Trump’s firing of federal workforce watchdog was illegal
A federal judge ruled Saturday that President Donald Trump’s firing of a federal workforce watchdog was illegal — teeing up a ...
OC Rep. Young Kim answers questions about Congress’ role as a check on executive branch, tax policy
Congress is meant to conduct oversight of the executive branch, and Republican Rep. Young Kim said she is prepared to ensure it does just that.
Mitch McConnell calls on Senate to 'profess authentic devotion to rule of law'
Without referring to Donald Trump directly, McConnell discussed what a balance of power in the federal government should look ...
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Trump ousts director of Office of Government Ethics
The move to oust Huitema comes two weeks after Mr. Trump fired at least 17 inspectors general from their roles as watchdogs ... "The primary mission of the executive branch ethics program is ...