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Presidential Power: Advocating Agency Control for Accountability

1/3/2026

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The article argues that letting presidents fire agency heads for inefficiency or neglect could improve adherence to the law.
It critiques conservative readings of constitutional provisions, noting they overlook broader context.
The piece notes a strategic shift among conservatives from textual analysis to policy arguments about accountability.
It advocates greater presidential control over agencies, especially the Federal Trade Commission.

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Story summary

The article argues that letting presidents fire agency heads for inefficiency or neglect could improve adherence to the law.
It critiques conservative readings of constitutional provisions, noting they overlook broader context.
The piece notes a strategic shift among conservatives from textual analysis to policy arguments about accountability.
It advocates greater presidential control over agencies, especially the Federal Trade Commission.