The article discusses how Republicans in Congress are initially supportive of President Trump's aggressive approach to reforming the federal bureaucracy, viewing him as a necessary force against government waste. However, it cautions that this unchecked executive action could undermine congressional power in the long term, as Congress has, over time, surrendered its authority to federal agencies and the presidency. With lawmakers hesitant to regulate effectively, the article warns that this trend poses risks that Republicans may soon regret, emphasizing the importance of reasserting legislative control and accountability over federal operations.
Many Republicans in Congress loved what they were seeing: a leader willing to carve out waste and provide real scrutiny of a federal bureaucracy that has become too big, too liberal and too unaccountable.
In reality, the pressure has been building for decades. Over the past generation, Congress has grown too distracted, too ineffectual or too lazy to hold federal agencies accountable.
Congress has, over time, ceded significant authority to the executive, Republicans and Democrats alike. There are all sorts of ways it does this.
Congress controls the power of the purse, but that is not just about spending money; it's also about outlining what government programs exist and what they are tasked with doing.
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