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Restoring the First Branch

The Governance team tackles how to modernize and improve our electoral system to elect a government worthy of public trust, and addresses how to run a government and ensure effective policymaking. Specifically, the Governance team examines the issues created by unfettered government growth, mismanagement and waste of taxpayer funds, and how to restore the proper balance of power between Congress, the executive branch, and the judiciary. Sign up for updates here.

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‘People will be shocked’: Trump tests boundaries of presidency

Jonathan Madison Jan 26, 2025 The New York Times
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Can Trump actually confirm Cabinet picks via recess appointments?

James Wallner Dec 1, 2024 The Orange County Register
Analysis Executive Branch, Federal Government Affairs, Governance, Restoring the First Branch

Fighting Fire with Fire: A Path to Democratic Decline

Jonathan Madison Dec 11, 2024
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Advice and Consent: The Senate in Trump’s Second Term

R Street Institute Dec 11, 2024
Podcasts Budget and Spending Reform, Electoral Reform, Federal Government Affairs, Governance, Politics in Question Podcast, Restoring the First Branch

How do voting laws impact turnout?

James Wallner Nov 22, 2024 Politics in Question Podcast
In the News Federal Government Affairs, Governance, Restoring the First Branch

Trump and recess appointments: A procedural and legal quagmire

James Wallner Nov 26, 2024 Roll Call
In the News Executive Branch, Federal Government Affairs, Governance, Restoring the First Branch

Analysis: Can President-elect Donald Trump use recess appointments to confirm cabinet nominees?

James Wallner Nov 26, 2024 Voice of America
Op-Eds Budget and Spending Reform, Federal Government Affairs, Governance, Restoring the First Branch

Trump lets the DOGEs out, but is it enough to fix the federal budget?

Marc Hyden Nov 25, 2024 The Newnan Times-Herald
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What are the politics of debt relief?

James Wallner Nov 22, 2024 Politics in Question Podcast
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How does memory shape democracy?

James Wallner Nov 19, 2024 Politics in Question Podcast

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