President Donald Trump has made reducing the size and scope of the federal government a central part of his second-term agenda. Toward that end, in recent days the Trump administration has taken aggressive steps toward...more
5/2/2025
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The Trump administration has taken two actions that will dramatically increase White House control over federal commissions, boards, and officials that were previously considered independent. These actions are likely to...more
2/27/2025
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On 20 January 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order declaring a National Energy Emergency (Order). Under the National Emergencies Act, the president may declare a national emergency that allows the government to use...more
1/27/2025
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When a new president is elected, the incoming administration often engages in an intense review of its predecessor’s policy actions, particularly when there has been a shift in party control. This process typically begins...more
12/23/2024
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Joe Biden ,
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Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo ,
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