The executive branch using a crises to seize power is dubious. In the US the legislative branch has the authority to declare war, make laws, create, and direct agencies. Power is delegated to the President by congress (a progressively more common occurrence)
> limpwrist Congress
That's quite the choice of adjective given the month.
That doesn't necessarily have to be a gay slur. Could refer to somewhere sitting around all day doing...that.