The Case Against Donald Trump
Diane asks Harry Litman, legal affairs columnist for the Los Angeles Times, Constitutional Law professor at UCLA and UCSD and host of the podcast "Talking Feds."
President Barack Obama speaks during a joint press conference Feb. 9 in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C.
Following the 9/11 attacks, Congress passed laws authorizing the use of force against Iraq and al-Qaida. In recent months, President Barack Obama has relied on that legal authority to battle the self-described Islamic State. But political pressure has been building for the president to seek specific approval from lawmakers. Today, the White House is expected to send Congress a new resolution authorizing force that stops short of allowing boots on the ground. Supporters say it will give the president the flexibility and authority he needs to defeat ISIS. Critics say it will only lead the U.S. into another prolonged conflict. Diane and guests discuss what’s in a new war powers resolution and prospects for congressional approval.
Diane asks Harry Litman, legal affairs columnist for the Los Angeles Times, Constitutional Law professor at UCLA and UCSD and host of the podcast "Talking Feds."
The second impeachment of Donald Trump begins. David Priess, author of “How To Get Rid of A President,” explains why holding the trial is important for democracy — no matter the outcome.
Diane talks with E.J. Dionne, columnist for the Washington Post and a senior fellow in governance studies at the Brookings Institution.
Diane talks with Coral Davenport, energy, environmental policy and climate change reporter for the New York Times.
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