Trump Administration

President Trump’s Deregulation Initiatives Are Exercises in Futility

President Trump’s Deregulation Initiatives Are Exercises in Futility

The Trump Administration will struggle to convince courts to uphold the repeal of many agency rules.

A Wrong Turn for SNAP Reform

A Wrong Turn for SNAP Reform

Work requirements for basic needs programs ignore the reality of low-wage work.

Repealing Without Procedure

Repealing Without Procedure

Executive orders to repeal rules and redefine “showerhead” contain a jarring assertion of presidential authority.

Is it Time to Reform a Landmark U.S. Environmental Law?

Is it Time to Reform a Landmark U.S. Environmental Law?

Experts debate reforming the National Environmental Policy Act.

When Is an Independent Agency Independent?

When Is an Independent Agency Independent?

A new executive order may eliminate the independence of independent regulatory agencies.

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.

Time Will Tell

Time Will Tell

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