Breaking down presidents' executive order powers after Trump vow
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President-elect Trump is expected to launch his second term with a slew of executive orders — 100 in 100 days.
The big picture: As Monday's Inauguration Day approaches, Trump has made clear he is ready to roll with orders on Day 1 of his presidency — and he has expressed every intention of using executive power to address the border and immigration.
State of play: Trump issued more than 220 executive orders during his first term — the most in a single term since former President Carter.
President Biden had signed 155 executive orders as of...
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