Dec 04 Watch 8:05 2 impeachment experts analyze the House Judiciary Committee’s case against Trump For additional insight into the House Judiciary Committee’s first public impeachment hearing, we turn to Solomon Wisenberg, who was deputy independent counsel during the Whitewater investigation, and law professor Frank Bowman, author of “High Crimes and Misdemeanors: A History of… Continue watching
Oct 15 Watch 6:13 Why the founders let Congress define impeachment-worthy crimes The power to impeach a federal official such as the president has been exercised rarely in American history, and U.S. Constitution mentions the word only a handful of times. What were the founders thinking when they included that power, and… Continue watching
Oct 15 How one corporation exploited the amendment that was meant to protect former slaves By Elizabeth Flock Corporations have often leveraged progressive reforms to serve the ends of business, says author Adam Winkler. "Perhaps more surprising is that corporations have also been innovators in constitutional law."… Continue reading
Oct 09 Watch 6:04 Why the White House argues it can reject the House’s impeachment requests A strongly worded letter from the White House on Tuesday informed House Democratic leaders that it will not be complying with the impeachment inquiry, and called the entire process illegitimate, in part because the full House has not voted to… Continue watching
Sep 30 Trump suggests Democrats are committing treason. Here’s what the Constitution says By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press President Donald Trump threw a new round of counter-punches against his opponents Monday by hammering home the suggestion that they should be arrested and charged with treason. Continue reading
Feb 20 Constitutional ban on high fines applies to states, Supreme Court rules By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Wednesday that the Constitution's ban on excessive fines applies to the states, an outcome that could help efforts to rein in police seizure of property from criminal suspects. Continue reading
Feb 15 3 legal arguments that could challenge Trump’s national emergency By Courtney Vinopal By declaring a national emergency to access more funding, President Trump chose to sidestep Congress and face what could be a long legal battle over executive authority. Here are some of the likely legal arguments. Continue reading
Jun 22 What about guns divides Americans? By Laura Santhanam Pollsters often ask people about gun control and gun rights, but this survey attempts to better understand America's complicated relationship with firearms. Continue reading
Apr 16 Lawmakers across U.S. move to include young people in voting By Sophia Bollag, Associated Press Lawmakers in more than a dozen states are trying to increase voter participation by targeting young people. Continue reading
Jan 23 Watch 7:23 Explaining the lawsuit and lingering concern over Trump’s business dealings By PBS News Hour A federal lawsuit filed Monday alleges that President Trump is violating the emoluments clause of the Constitution, which bars government officials from receiving certain types of gifts from foreign powers or governments. William Brangham talks with Jonathan O'Connell of The… Continue watching