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Wednesday, July 09, 2025

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has sent a group of firefighters and rescue personnel to help search for flood victims in Texas. read more


Sunday, July 06, 2025

KSMU Ozarks Public Radio: Tim Wolters, director of reimbursement at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, knows rural health care well, and the spending bill and its impact on people who need that care concern him greatly. read more


Saturday, July 05, 2025

Pastor Paul Drees, a progressive Lutheran pastor, explains why giving tax cuts to the ultra wealthy, while taking away the basic needs of the most poor in your country, is not a Christian action. He contrasts what is written in Christian scripture (many Bible verses address helping the poor, being kind to the less fortunate and turning away from greed) to the actions currently being taken by the American government. read more


Tuesday, July 01, 2025

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the president does not have complete control over the executive branch. While the president is the head of the executive branch and has significant authority, the U.S. system of government includes checks and balances designed to limit the power of each branch, including the executive.
Here's why:
Constitutional Constraints:
The Constitution divides power among the three branches of government (executive, legislative, and judicial), preventing any one branch from becoming too dominant.
Congressional Oversight:
Congress has the power to create executive branch departments, fund them, and confirm presidential appointments. They can also override presidential vetoes and have the power to impeach the president.
Judicial Review:
The judicial branch, particularly the Supreme Court, can review and potentially strike down executive actions if they are deemed unconstitutional.
Executive Orders:
While presidents can issue executive orders, these orders are subject to legal challenges and can be overturned by the courts or reversed by subsequent presidents, according to Wikipedia.
Accountability:
The president is accountable to the American people and can be removed from office through impeachment.
Checks and Balances:
The system of checks and balances ensures that the president's power is limited and that no single branch can act unilaterally.
In essence, the president's power over the executive branch is significant but not absolute. The other branches of government, as well as the Constitution itself, serve as checks on the president's authority.

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