[gatex]

"After 30 days, these orders become law and carry the full impact of any laws passed by Congress."

Not true.

Executive orders only affect the Executive Branch.

The Supreme Court Case when Truman tried to take over the steel industry clearly said that only Congress can make a law.

[gcruse]

Executive orders only affect the Executive Branch.

I admit I am no expert on it.  But in the case at hand,
is it not the executive branch that is under discussion,
ie, the defense department.?