Independent research and public advocacy on constitutional structure, federal administrative authority, and government accountability.
TKO publishes independent research and formal public submissions on constitutional structure, the boundaries of governmental power, and administrative authority.
Based in St. Louis, the work focuses on identifying structural issues in federal institutions, preparing detailed communications to Congress and agencies, and contributing to the public record on matters of constitutional and administrative importance. Materials are offered for researchers, policymakers, and engaged citizens.
All research is conducted with precision and a commitment to primary sources, statutory text, and constitutional text and history.
Primary-source research and analysis on foundational questions of constitutional order and institutional legitimacy.
Appointments Clause, separation of powers, and the constitutional limits on administrative authority.
Analysis of agency authority, statutory boundaries, and questions of accountability in the administrative state.
Public oversight communications, congressional submissions, and examination of legislative roles in federal institutions.
Structural analysis of IRS leadership, statutory compliance under 26 U.S.C. § 7803, and related constitutional questions.
Research into cryptocurrency, digital assets, AI governance, and rapidly evolving areas of federal oversight.
Formal letters, memoranda, and contributions to the public record on matters of institutional importance.
On May 9, 2026, a formal communication was submitted to the United States Senate detailing a structural constitutional defect at the Internal Revenue Service: the installation of an unconfirmed “Chief Executive Officer” exercising Commissioner-level authority without Senate confirmation under 26 U.S.C. § 7803(a) and the Appointments Clause.
This work is part of ongoing independent research into foundational threats to constitutional order and the legitimacy of federal institutions.
Analysis of the long-term implications of executive branch actions affecting Senate confirmation requirements.
Request research notes →Research into cryptocurrency, fintech, and emerging federal oversight environments.
Request materials →Inquiries regarding research materials, public submissions, or related constitutional questions. Response within one business day.
Email
partner@tkolaw.us
Location
St. Louis, Missouri 63137
Availability
Correspondence on matters of public constitutional and policy research.