The provided texts examine the extent of U.S. presidential authority, particularly concerning executive orders and interactions with other government branches. They explore historical precedents for presidents aggressively using executive power, noting instances like Franklin D. Roosevelt's actions during the Great Depression. The sources also highlight legal challenges to executive actions, citing ongoing lawsuits against the Trump administration regarding agency restructuring and funding freezes, often invoking the Administrative Procedure Act and the principle of separation of powers. Furthermore, the texts discuss the controversy surrounding the volume and scope of recent executive orders, with some comparing them to past administrations and others expressing concern about a potential "constitutional crisis" due to perceived overreach and challenges to judicial and congressional authority.

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Conservative constitutional lawyer weighs in on Trump's aggressive use of executive power

Executive Authority: Presidential Power From America's Founding to Today - Town Hall Video - The National Constitution Center

Executive Power in the Trump Era - Podcast - The National Constitution Center

Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions - Just Security

The Trump Administration's Ignorance for the Law Reflected Through the Judicial Branch - American University

U.S. Congress Overrides Presidential Veto to Pass the War Powers Act | EBSCO

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