John,

Something encouraging happened last week: Rep. Troy Balderson (R-OH) admitted that President Trump’s executive orders are “getting out of control.” [1] These orders have consequences — they’re putting people’s livelihoods in jeopardy.

It’s no surprise he feels the heat — and we bet he’s not the only one in Congress feeling that way. Town halls full of angry constituents. A deluge of calls to the Capitol switchboard. Our public pressure strategy is working… and now it’s time to turn up the heat.

Issue One is leading the charge to remind Congress of their Article I powers and demand they exert their congressional authority — but we’re just getting started. Here’s what’s coming:

• Pressuring lawmakers directly by meeting with key members of Congress to reinforce the separation of powers and protect democratic accountability.
• Mobilizing our ReFormers Caucus — nearly 200 former members of Congress, governors, and Cabinet officials — to demand congressional oversight. We’re coordinating a high-profile sign-on letter urging Congress to reassert its Article I powers.
• Shaping the public narrative through opinion pieces in high-profile outlets, TV appearances, and a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal amplifying our call for action.

As the heat gets turned up by you — the American people — across the country, Congress will start to listen. But we must keep applying the pressure.

The forces trying to erode democracy have deep pockets. But here at Issue One, we know that people power can beat Big Money — so long as we’re ready to take action when it counts.

Can you chip in $5 to help us hold Congress accountable and ensure they’re working for you? Every dollar fuels our ability to apply pressure on Congress, run high-impact media campaigns, and drive public awareness.

This is a defining moment. If we don’t act, Congress won’t either. Let’s make sure they hear us loud and clear.

Onward,

The Issue One Team