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    The powers of Congress vs Trump’s executive privilege

    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.

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    By Warren Olney • May 16, 2019 • 48m Listen

    There’s evidence in the Mueller report that President Trump committed obstruction of justice. That’s according to more than 700 former state and federal prosecutors, who committed themselves in writing. But the Justice Department says a president can’t be charged with a crime. So Congress is using its power of oversight to try digging further. In response, the White House is claiming executive privilege and the power of the “unitary executive.” Court actions are already under way, and there’s always the possibility of impeachment.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      Josh Blackman

      South Texas College of Law / Cato Institute

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      Elie Honig

      A Former federal and state prosecutor and a Rutgers University Scholar.

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      Heidi Li Feldman

      Professor of Law and Philosophy, Georgetown University

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