Congress, not the president, decides on government spending − a constitutional law professor explains how the ‘power of the purse’ works
Because of the Trump administration’s efforts to cut staff and spending, Congress’ “power of the purse” has been in the news ...
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Elizabeth Shackelford: Congress should use its power against Trump
In government speak, this constitutes an impoundment: a move by the president to not spend money appropriated by Congress ... Constitution and separation of powers that have protected Americans ...
Why won’t Congress fulfill the vision of the Founders?
In his first week in office, President Trump displayed an unusually expansive vision of executive authority. He challenged ...
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Reassessing presidential power and constitutional limits in Trump 2.0
The Framers’ conception of the American presidency — its central functions, powers and limits — has faded across the decades ...