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6 little-known things the president can do without needing anyone's approval

Chris WellerApr 23, 2017, 20:12 IST

U.S. President Donald Trump waves as he walks from Marine One upon his return to the White House in WashingtonThomson Reuters

Presidents don't have the power to declare war, make laws, or lower gas prices (however much public outrage there may be).

But there are a number of lesser-known abilities that come with the office - and they require no approval whatsoever.

Most are fairly harmless, although some could end in unintended disaster.

Here's just a sampling of those powers.