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US Sanctions Authority

The US executive branch's use of sanctions authority, including IEEPA and OFAC regulations.

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Feb 5, 2026

What about tariff money?

have surged since 2024 and are now generating tens to hundreds of billions annually for the federal government — estimates for 2026 range from roughly $191 billion to $323 billion depending on the mod...

Jan 22, 2026

What legal authorities allow the U.S. executive branch to seize and sell foreign state assets like Venezuelan oil?

The executive branch primarily relies on a mix of (chiefly IEEPA implemented via presidential executive orders and OFAC regulations), that permit in rem actions against foreign-located property, and t...

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