8/20/2026
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Presidents sometimes defy Congress and the courts with executive orders

Filed by Deacon Rift
Presidents sometimes defy Congress and the courts with executive orders
President Donald Trump has significantly increased the use of executive orders during his second term, challenging previous records for judicial pushback while navigating a period of legislative scarcity.
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