Executive Power
Are President Trump’s Tariff Orders Constitutional?
The U.S. Court of International Trade recently made headlines by issuing an order voiding many of President Donald J. Trump’s tariffs. The case was V.O.S Selections v. United States. The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has stayed the order pending appeal....
Presidential Actions to Uphold the Constitution: A Five-Step Guide
It’s time to walk the walk when it comes to the oath to the Constitution, which is currently treated more like an optional guide at best, or toilet paper. Today, we’re breaking down the top-5 crucial steps an oath-KEEPING president should take to radically preserve,...
War Powers: The True History of John Adams and the Quasi-War with France
Many people believe presidents have a great deal of authority to make unilateral decisions about war without the approval of Congress. To support this conclusion, they often point to actions taken by early presidents such as John Adams. But this narrative doesn’t...
Tench Coxe on the Executive Branch: President, not a King
American presidents behave almost like elected kings, exercising vast powers with very little accountability. But that wasn’t the plan. Tench Coxe was a key figure in the ratification debates, and he argued the presidency was designed to be a far cry from a...