The President holds power over policy processes, priorities, and persuasion. The document discusses the Patriot Act and how it authorized information sharing between law enforcement and intelligence agencies to help connect dots and disrupt terrorist threats while protecting civil liberties. It also discusses some of the key domestic and foreign policy areas a President would focus on like the economy, healthcare, national security, and relationships with other countries. The media, especially cable news networks and online content, has become very powerful and influential in shaping public opinion and the success of politicians.