Process

Graham offers a balanced history but misses an opportunity to reimagine the regulatory state.

Graham’s new book highlights the challenges of and opportunities for regulatory reform.

President Reagan introduced comprehensive White House oversight of agency regulatory activities.

Presidents have played an important and sometimes surprising role in driving regulatory changes.

Experts reflect on a new book assessing Presidents’ impact on regulatory priorities and successes.

Party-based primaries inhibit the legislative branch.

President Trump’s recent executive order attempts to exert improper control over agencies.

Acting officials in high-level roles can undermine the accountability of the Senate confirmation process.

The Trump Administration has invoked recent Supreme Court decisions to justify unraveling normal rulemaking procedures.

President Trump’s removal of agency heads without cause threatens the rule of law.

Scholars argue the inspector general is best suited to address ethical abuses within the Justice Department.

The end of deference to agency statutory interpretations will result in regulatory inconsistency.