Judiciary Committee, Impeachment ’74
Nixon and Impeachment. One of the most misunderstood relationships between Congress and the president is the impeachment process. Two presidents have been impeached, none removed […]
Presidency
Presidential Constraints
“Bring in the New Guy…” Despite the soaring rhetoric of presidential campaigns, presidents are severely constrained on their ability to enact a policy agenda. Numerous […]
Authorization to Use Force
Waging War Without Declaring War. The Authorization to Use Military Force Act was passed shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The Resolution […]
State of the Union
From Time to Time. Article II of the Constitution states the president “shall, from time to time, give to the Congress information on the state […]
The Nuclear Football
Don’t Leave Home Without It. If you look closely at photographs of the president you’ll notice there is a leather satchel suitcase never more than […]