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We the People
President Trump’s Executive Orders
Feb 7, 2025
Steve Vladeck, a law professor and CNN Supreme Court analyst, teams up with Gary Schmitt, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, to dissect President Trump's executive orders since January 2025. They delve into legal challenges surrounding appropriated funds and the tension between Congressional authority and executive power. The duo discusses controversial orders affecting gender definitions and military policy, as well as the implications of a new advisory board at USAID. Their insights reveal the ongoing constitutional battles shaping American governance.
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- President Trump's executive orders have sparked legal challenges that question the constitutionality and statutory authority behind federal fund management.
- The historical context of presidential impoundment claims reveals an ongoing struggle over the balance of power between Congress and the presidency.
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Challenges to Federal Spending Control
The discussion revolves around President Trump's executive orders aimed at controlling federal spending, particularly through a temporary pause on federal grants and loans. There are ongoing legal challenges to these measures, as critics argue that cutting off funds appropriated by Congress infringes upon legislative authority. Lawsuits have already been initiated against the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for its order to freeze funding, raising significant statutory and constitutional questions. The implications of these actions challenge the balance of power between Congress and the presidency, especially regarding the president's authority to impound funds.
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