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Democrats grapple with Trump's push to limit transparency within the executive branch

NPR | By Eric McDaniel,

Carrie Johnson

Published August 14, 2026 at 4:49 PM CDT

President Trump is pushing the boundaries of executive power to limit transparency within the executive branch. Congressional Democrats are grappling with how to respond.

Eric McDaniel

Eric McDaniel is a congressional reporter for NPR's Washington Desk.

Carrie Johnson

Carrie Johnson is a Supreme Court and Justice Correspondent for NPR. She covers a variety of stories about justice issues, law enforcement, and legal affairs for NPR’s flagship programs and podcasts.