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PDB Situation Report | February 8th, 2025: Trump Takes A Wrecking Ball To USAID & Declassifies JFK Files

The President's Daily Brief

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Presidential Authority and Fiscal Responsibility

This chapter examines the limits of presidential power, particularly concerning executive orders and funding without Congress's approval, while exploring historical implications of such actions. It emphasizes the drivers of national debt, focusing on major entitlement programs and the need for reforms, including a balanced budget and changes to Social Security. The discussion also touches on significant historical events, like the JFK assassination, and the ramifications of government transparency in the face of complex bureaucratic histories.

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