executive branch

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Lynch made its mark on the executive branch, too.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

This is spelled out under a number of different authorities, including executive branch ethics regulations, which cover the DNI, and intelligence community constraints.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026

Iran’s supreme leader is the commander in chief of the armed forces, and the head of the judiciary, the legislature and the executive branch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Congress and the executive branch should adopt a stable, well-reasoned trade framework that targets real threats to fair competition, evaluates the impact of tariffs on small firms, and avoids high volatility in import duties.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026

The executive branch of the government—Vice President Johnson and the cabinet—had survived the night; no other assassinations had occurred.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson