All Essays

The Man Behind the Trump Deregulatory Throne

The Man Behind the Trump Deregulatory Throne

Russell Vought’s influence on the second Trump Administration cannot be ignored.

Amid the Norm Smashing, Some Durability Remains

Amid the Norm Smashing, Some Durability Remains

President Trump has issued dramatic deregulatory executive orders, but some normalcy remains.

Regulatory Benefit-Cost Analysis Under the Trump Administration

Regulatory Benefit-Cost Analysis Under the Trump Administration

President Trump’s deregulatory push will strain benefit-cost analysis.

Focusing AI Governance on Qualitative Capability Leaps

Focusing AI Governance on Qualitative Capability Leaps

AI governance should center on novel threats rather than familiar risks.

On Direct Exercises of Presidential Power

On Direct Exercises of Presidential Power

Myriad questions surround the role of Congress and the Supreme Court in checking presidential power.

President Trump’s First 100 Days of Deregulation

President Trump’s First 100 Days of Deregulation

Scholars examine the pace and potential impact of President Trump’s first 100 days.

The Future of Scientific Innovation

The Future of Scientific Innovation

Arti K. Rai explores how patent regulators can enable future innovation.

Magnitsky Sanctions and Global Accountability

Magnitsky Sanctions and Global Accountability

Scholars assess the effectiveness and impact of rights-based sanctions.

Week in Review

Week in Review

President Trump issues order mandating truck drivers read and speak English, federal judge orders investigation of possible citizen deportation, and more…

Time Will Tell

Time Will Tell

Our system of checks and balances moves slowly—but hopefully effectively.

Could the Major Questions Doctrine Limit Reciprocal Tariffs?

Could the Major Questions Doctrine Limit Reciprocal Tariffs?

President Trump’s executive orders on reciprocal tariffs likely exceed his statutory authority.

A Sweeping History of Regulation

A Sweeping History of Regulation

The Trump Administration may defy the lessons that Graham draws from his robust history of regulatory review.