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Understanding the Power and Controversy of Executive Orders in the United States
TLDR This podcast episode explores the history and implications of executive orders in the United States, including their varying degrees of authority, potential for controversy, and ability to shape policy and differentiate presidents from their predecessors.
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00:00
President Barack Obama's plan to take over the U.S. economy and infrastructure through executive order 13603 is discussed in this podcast episode.
04:13
Obama issued a sweeping executive order called the National Defense Resources Preparedness Executive Order, which is currently law and allows the president to issue directives without input from the legislative or judicial branches.
08:02
Presidents have issued thousands of executive orders throughout history, with George Washington issuing only eight, FDR issuing over 3,500, and every president since Washington issuing them as well.
11:52
Teddy Roosevelt issued over a thousand executive orders, while FDR issued over 3,500 and set a precedent for presidents to have more power.
16:49
The Supreme Court ruled that President Truman should have invoked the 60-day cooling off period before seizing control of the steel mills, establishing guidelines for presidential authority.
20:40
Executive orders can be overturned through judicial review by the Supreme Court, rewritten by Congress and ratified, vetoed by the president, or revoked by a future president.
24:27
Executive orders can be controversial and have varying degrees of authority, with examples including Ronald Reagan's deregulation efforts and George W. Bush's authorization of secret wiretapping, while President Obama's attempt to close Guantanamo was later reversed.
28:35
Executive orders can be used to wage war, as Clinton did with the Balkan War, and can be a way for a new president to differentiate themselves from their predecessor.
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