Chris Edelson

American University

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Chris Edelson on KCRW

Donald Trump has said that one of his first actions will be undoing all of President Obama’s executive orders, including rules on climate change, immigration and healthcare.

What can President-Elect Trump do with his executive power?

Donald Trump has said that one of his first actions will be undoing all of President Obama’s executive orders, including rules on climate change, immigration and healthcare.

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