Rachel Cauley

Communications Director & Fellow
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Rachel Cauley serves as the Communications Director and Spokesman for the Center for Renewing America and Citizens for Renewing America. A seasoned communications professional, she brings nearly two decades of experience in government, political campaigns, and grassroots organizations.

Previously, Rachel was the Communications Director at the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under Director Russ Vought. In this role, she managed the daily operations of the communications team and led the strategy and execution of President Donald J. Trump’s most high-profile policy initiatives.

Rachel’s career includes key roles in conservative media and campaign strategy. She was a founding team member of Conservative Review, CRTV, and the Mark Levin TV show—now BlazeTV—where she served as spokesperson, helping to grow one of the leading conservative media platforms. Before that, she served as Communications Director for two primary campaigns during the 2014 election cycle: Matt Bevin for U.S. Senate and Dave Brat for U.S. Congress.

Rachel began her career on Capitol Hill, working for three congressional terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, including one term with the House Republican Conference. She also worked at District Media Group, specializing in media and television training to prepare political figures for public engagement.

An Indiana native, Rachel is a proud graduate of Purdue University. Follow her on Twitter at @rachelsemmel.

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Question and Answer: Recess Appointments

The Recess Appointments Clause, Article II, Section 2, Clause 3, provides that the President “shall have Power to fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the Recess of the Senate, by granting Commissions which shall expire at the End of their next Session.” 

Brief: On the Article II Recess Appointments Clause

The appointment power is vested in the President under the regime erected by Article II of the Constitution. Two clauses, in particular, grant this power: the Appointments Clause and the Recess Appointments Clause.

Primer: U.S. Deportations  —  A Longstanding & Normal Process

Background In response to the ongoing crisis of illegal immigration into America, former President Donald…

Directive 5240.01: A Threat to American Liberty

The Pentagon’s alarming Directive 5240.01 allows secret use of the military, turning intelligence inwards on the American People.