Unchecked Agency Power

Exploring the rise of federal agencies and their impact on government authority and accountability.

Authority

Exploring unchecked power of federal agencies in governance today.

A sign on a wooden fence indicates a 'National Wildlife Refuge' with unauthorized entry prohibited. The background features tall, dry grasses, possibly cattails, in a natural setting.
A sign on a wooden fence indicates a 'National Wildlife Refuge' with unauthorized entry prohibited. The background features tall, dry grasses, possibly cattails, in a natural setting.
A powerful surge of water flows over a dam, creating a foamy and turbulent cascade. The surrounding area is lush with dense green foliage, and there is a structure with a blue facade in the foreground, suggesting a controlled water management facility.
A powerful surge of water flows over a dam, creating a foamy and turbulent cascade. The surrounding area is lush with dense green foliage, and there is a structure with a blue facade in the foreground, suggesting a controlled water management facility.
A U.S. Coast Guard boat is speeding through water with a crew member in a bright red suit operating a mounted weapon. The boat is marked with the number 25640 and has an American flag and equipment on it.
A U.S. Coast Guard boat is speeding through water with a crew member in a bright red suit operating a mounted weapon. The boat is marked with the number 25640 and has an American flag and equipment on it.
A large, imposing government building stands prominently in an open plaza, flanked by two other buildings with classical architectural elements. The sky is partly cloudy and the scene is devoid of people, giving a sense of calm and emptiness. There are manicured bushes and a glass-covered subterranean feature in the foreground.
A large, imposing government building stands prominently in an open plaza, flanked by two other buildings with classical architectural elements. The sky is partly cloudy and the scene is devoid of people, giving a sense of calm and emptiness. There are manicured bushes and a glass-covered subterranean feature in the foreground.
A line of law enforcement officers wearing protective gear and holding transparent shields marked with various titles such as 'Police,' 'Sheriff,' and 'State Patrol.' They are positioned in front of a grand building with detailed architecture, suggesting a tense or prepared atmosphere, possibly related to crowd control or a protest.
A line of law enforcement officers wearing protective gear and holding transparent shields marked with various titles such as 'Police,' 'Sheriff,' and 'State Patrol.' They are positioned in front of a grand building with detailed architecture, suggesting a tense or prepared atmosphere, possibly related to crowd control or a protest.