How Presidents Wage War Without Congress
The Constitution limits the president's power to wage war but presidents have gotten around that and Congress has only rarely asserted itself successfully.
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Cato Institute VP On The Evolution Of Executive Power
NPR's Michel Martin talks with the Cato Institute's Gene Healy about the back-and-forth between Congress and the White House over the president's ability to take military action against Iran.
Digital Threats On 2020 Elections
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with media studies professor Siva Vaidhyanathan about digital threats facing democratic elections in 2020.
Exclusive: Iran Strike Won't Slow Trump's Cuts To National Security Council
The rapid change has raised concern among those who have served on the NSC. They believe the president needs a wide range of experts to give advice on the potential consequences of major actions.
FBI Apologizes To Court For Mishandling Surveillance Of Trump Campaign Adviser
FBI Director Christopher Wray outlined steps the bureau is taking to ensure it doesn't make the same mistakes it did when it wiretapped Carter Page during the 2016 election.
Week In Politics
We'll take a look at what's next in President Trump's impeachment trial and the how the early Democratic primaries and caucuses are shaking out.
On The Road With Elizabeth Warren In Iowa
As the caucuses approach, we spent a day with Sen. Elizabeth Warren in Iowa.
Former NATO Commander On President Trump's Changing Messages About The Alliance
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to retired Adm. James Stavridis, who was also formerly supreme allied commander Europe of NATO, about President Trump's request for NATO to be more involved in the Middle East.
Pelosi To Send Impeachment Articles To Senate Next Week; Trump Team Preps For Trial
In a letter to House Democrats, the speaker also said she plans to appoint impeachment managers to present the House's case. On the other side, a Trump adviser says his team is ready to go on offense.
Marianne Williamson Suspends Presidential Campaign
The author and spiritual leader garnered curiosity and lots of attention in early debates. In a letter to supporters on Friday, she wrote, "I don't want to get in the way of a progressive candidate."