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Public Pulse and Presidential Power: Legal Foundations and Implications of Tracking Presidential Job Approval

Presidential job-approval polling has become an integral barometer of executive performance, shaping political narratives and influencing policymaking in the United States. The Reuters “Tracking Presidential Job Approval” graphic documents fluctuations in presidential approval over time, providing real-time insight into public sentiment (Reuters, 2025). At its core, polling reflects constitutional and democratic mechanisms: surveys measure popular will under the First Amendment’s guarantee of free expression and the Election Clauses establishing representative government. Yet, the proliferation of instant polling also raises legal and societal tensions—does the constant churn of approval ratings bolster accountability or distort policymaking? This article argues that while job-approval polls serve democratic transparency, they simultaneously introduce constitutional questions about governmental legitimacy, separation of powers, and the permissible scope of public opinion in steering executive action.

Recasting Executive Authority: How Donald Trump’s Second Term Tested the Limits of Presidential Power

Presidential Power: In the first hundred days of Donald J. Trump’s second term, the White House unleashed a torrent of presidential directives that reshaped the federal bureaucracy and challenged long-standing legal constraints on executive action. Between January 20 and April 30, 2025, President Trump signed 143 executive orders—more than any president since at least 1950 over a comparable period—and revoked or rescinded hundreds of regulations issued by his predecessors, from Joe Biden’s COVID-era mandates to Lyndon B. Johnson’s landmark anti-discrimination rules for federal contractors. These sweeping directives not only reversed policies across immigration, environmental regulation, and civil-rights enforcement but also tested the constitutional boundaries of unilateral executive power.

Breaking News: Unpacking the Dismissal of Michael Flynn—Constitutional Crossroads in Executive Power and Justice

The May 2020 motion by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to dismiss all charges against former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn marked a watershed moment in the ongoing debate over executive authority, separation of powers, and the proper role of the Department of Justice in politically charged prosecutions. Flynn, who pleaded guilty to one count of making false statements to the FBI about his communications with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak in January 2017, saw his case abruptly upended when Attorney General William Barr, acting on a recommendation from U.S. Attorney Jeff Jensen, filed a motion to dismiss “with prejudice” the criminal information against Flynn.

Rising Tensions in Washington, D.C.: When “Globalizing the Intifada” Tests American Law and Society

Globalizing the Intifada: On May 22, 2025, the unthinkable occurred on the streets of Washington, D.C.: a pro-Palestinian activist opened fire outside the Capital Jewish Museum, murdering two Israeli-American embassy staffers—Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim—while chanting “Free, free Palestine.” This act of political violence, framed by some as part of a global Intifada, immediately raised urgent questions about the intersection of free-speech protections, domestic counter-terrorism, and constitutional order. What does it mean, under U.S. law, when private citizens invoke international political slogans that have historically called for armed uprising? Which doctrines govern the limits of protest and when do such protests become criminal conspiracy or terrorism?

Pragmatic Leadership at the Border: Four-Time Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima Enters 2026 New Mexico Gubernatorial Race

The May 27, 2025 announcement by former four-term Las Cruces mayor Ken Miyagishima that he will run for the Democratic nomination for governor of New Mexico underscores mounting public frustration over crime, homelessness, and educational shortfalls while raising profound legal and constitutional questions about state authority, border enforcement, and executive power. Miyagishima, known colloquially as “Mayor Ken,” has built his résumé on pragmatic governance—expanding vocational training for nonviolent offenders, backing state-supported housing loans, and advocating “orderly border enforcement” alongside economic collaboration with Mexico. Yet his flirtation with invoking the 1798 Alien Enemies Act—a statute dormant for two centuries—illuminates deeper tensions between state-level crime-fighting prerogatives and the federal government’s exclusive control over immigration and national security.

Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division Undergoes Major Restructuring Amid Political Controversy

In April 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) initiated a significant restructuring of its Civil Rights Division, reassigning approximately a dozen senior career attorneys. This move, directed by Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, marks a notable shift in the division's focus and has sparked widespread debate among legal experts, civil rights advocates, and policymakers

The Impeachment of President Donald J. Trump: A Comprehensive Legal and Political Analysis

On December 18, 2019, the United States House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald J. Trump on two charges: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. This marked only the third time in American history that a sitting president had been impeached, following Andrew Johnson in 1868 and Bill Clinton in 1998. The impeachment stemmed from allegations that President Trump solicited foreign interference in the 2020 U.S. presidential election by pressuring Ukraine to investigate political rival Joe Biden and his son, Hunter Biden. Furthermore, it was alleged that President Trump obstructed the congressional investigation into this matter by directing executive branch officials to defy subpoenas and withhold documents.

​Title: “Liberation Day Tariffs: Legal Foundations, Global Impacts, and the Future of U.S. Trade Policy”​

On April 2, 2025, President Donald J. Trump declared a "national emergency" to address what he termed "large and persistent U.S. trade deficits," unveiling a sweeping tariff regime known as the "Liberation Day" tariffs. This policy imposed a universal 10% tariff on all imports, with higher, country-specific tariffs—some exceeding 50%—targeting nations with significant trade surpluses with the United States. The administration justified these measures under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), asserting that economic imbalances posed a threat to national security

Tennessee’s DEI Crackdown: A Constitutional, Legal, and Policy Analysis of Nashville’s Stand Against Statewide Prohibitions

In a contentious and evolving landscape at the intersection of education, governance, and civil rights, Nashville’s Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) recently declared their intention to oppose new Tennessee state laws restricting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. The clash comes as Republican state lawmakers, emboldened by broader national movements, seek to limit or prohibit DEI initiatives across public institutions, citing concerns over fairness, free speech, and government overreach.

Biden’s Asylum Restrictions: Constitutional Crossroads, Policy Dilemmas, and the Future of Immigration Law

On June 4, 2024, the Biden administration unveiled a new executive action significantly restricting asylum rights at the southern U.S. border. The directive authorizes U.S. immigration officers to swiftly deport migrants who cross illegally, even suspending the right to seek asylum protections during periods of high border crossings. This sweeping move represents a sharp pivot in U.S. immigration policy and touches a core nerve in America's legal and moral obligations toward refugees.

Federal Court Blocks Trump Voting Order: A Deep Dive into Constitutional Clashes and Policy Futures

On April 24, 2025, a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction halting former President Donald J. Trump's recent executive order on election reforms, a directive that stirred an immediate national controversy. The executive order sought to impose sweeping new regulations on state-run voting systems, including mandatory voter ID verification, stringent mail-in ballot audits, and a prohibition on using electronic voting machines not certified under a federal protocol.