Press Play with Madeleine Brand
White House pushes limits of executive privilege
How the impeachment fight between the Trump administration and Democrats illustrates Trump’s expansive view of presidential powers.
By Barbara Bogaev • • 49m ListenHow the impeachment fight between the Trump administration and Democrats illustrates Trump’s expansive view of presidential powers.
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