Between January 20, 2025 and April 21, 2025, President Trump issued 129 executive orders, a historically high number for the start of a term. Many of these Orders are designed to implement significant policy changes. What limits a President’s authority to change policy using this procedure?

In his first 100 days in office, President Trump signed executive orders to reduce federal spending by opting not to spend budgeted funds. This process is known as an impoundment. What are the rules governing impoundments? Have past Presidents impounded funds?

Recently, Elon Musk, a special government employee and outspoken leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), showcased a graph displaying the issuance of millions of Social Security numbers to noncitizens since 2021. One of the primary concerns is that Social Security benefits are being given to individuals not legally entitled to them.