The powers of Congress vs Trump’s executive privilege

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The powers of Congress vs Trump’s executive privilege

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Published on May 16, 2019, 12:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:48:42

Episode Description

Congress is investigating misconduct alleged by the Mueller report. White House lawyers are rejecting every subpoena. The struggle is basic to divided government: the Executive versus the Legislature, while the Judiciary stands by. It’s a great lesson for Civics 101. Is it also a “constitutional crisis?”

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