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Should Trump Declare a National Emergency Over Border Security?

Published on January 13, 2019 By sirrahc

“We’re either going to have a win, make a compromise — because I think a compromise is a win for everybody — or I will declare a national emergency.”  — President Donald Trump Once again, the U.S. government is in a partial shutdown due to a stalemate on budgetary issues. The President demands the $5.7 […]

Executive Authority vs. Executive Privilege

Published on June 28, 2015 By sirrahc

“We’re not just going to be waiting for legislation in order to make sure that we’re providing Americans the kind of help they need. I’ve got a pen and I’ve got a phone.” — President Obama, not-so-subtly implying that he’ll do whatever he can to advance his agenda As you may have noticed, the current […]