What happens when forgotten laws are revived to solve modern problems? This eye-opening episode of WallBuilders' "Foundations of Freedom Thursday" reveals how President Trump's administration has masterfully employed decades-old legislation to implement policy without waiting for congressional gridlock to resolve. David and Tim Barton unpack the strategic genius behind using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 for tariffs and the 1798 Alien Enemies Act for immigration enf...

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Defending Liberty: Foundational Principles in a Modern America

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Wallbuilders Episodes Around April 24, 2025

Defining Government's Role: Constitutional Boundaries and Public Service

From Washington DC to Wisconsin: Good News on Faith, Elections, and Civics Education

Faith Meets Culture: How Western Civilization Education Is Being Revived - with Stanley Kurtz

Pastors, Politics, and Gold: America's Hidden Truths- with Andrew Moran

How Trump's Policies Are Transforming America's Global Influence

The Constitutional Foundations of the American Republic: From Proxy Voting to Revolutionary Principles

Reclaiming America: Constitutional Victories Under Trump

The Economics of America First - with Congressman Bob McEwin

Reclaiming Common Sense: How Barbara Ehardt Is Winning Culture Wars at the State Level

The Surprising Constitutional History of Tariffs and How They Shaped American Prosperity- with Bill Federer

AI Got It Wrong: Why America Is Not a Democracy

Good News on Good Friday!

Reclaiming America's Christian Heritage in Culture and Politics- Good News Monday

Biblical Foundations of American Liberty- with Stephen McDowell

The Search for Truth: Religious Awakening is Sweeping The Globe- with Father Frank Pavone

Defending Liberty: Foundational Principles in a Modern America

When Power Shifts: The Spiritual Renewal Reshaping America's Future

When Church and State Collide: What Madison Really Believed

Biblical Citizenship in Modern America, Week 2, part 1

Biblical Citizenship in Modern America, Week 2, part 2

Biblical Citizenship in Modern America, Week 2, part 3

Biblical Citizenship in Modern America, Week 2, part 4

The Hidden Battle: Public Schools Are Exposing Children to Pornographic Content - with Bonnie Wallace

The Kingdom System: How Biblical Principles Transform Every Area of Life- with Charlie Lewis

Faith on Base: Ministering to Military Children - with Andy Bunn

Judicial Overreach: Lifetime Appointments and Illegal Immigration Explored

Freedom's Frontlines: Defending Constitutional Values

What Makes America Different? The True Source of Our Rights

Parental Rights and the Battle for Our Children's Innocence- With Karen England

Limited Government: From Trump to Texas DOGE- with Phil King

From Articles to Constitution: America's Journey to Unity

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