In 1976, it also passed the National Emergencies Act in an attempt to lay down rules for how presidents could use those powers. The Brennan Center, a progressive law and policy organization ...

Trump’s new executive order brings independent agencies under White House review, but now needs congressional backing to ...

In 1976, it also passed the National Emergencies Act in an attempt to lay down rules for how presidents could use those powers. The Brennan Center, a progressive law and policy organization ...

Over the years, Congress has passed a number of laws that grant special powers to the president in the event of an emergency. In 1976, it also passed the National Emergencies Act in an attempt to lay ...