Bove responded with barely concealed rage to Sassoon’s arguments, suggesting she was trying to countermand the president’s ...

The checks on executive action include Congress, which can pass laws to countermand executive orders (and then override a presidential veto if need be), and the courts, which can deem them illegal ...

"Accordingly, because Smith has proposed an unlawful course of action, you must countermand his plan and remove him promptly. If Smith is not removed, then the handling of his report should be ...