385: Limiting the Power of the Presidency - Impeachment and Curtailing Military Powers

23/01/2020 1h 29min
385: Limiting the Power of the Presidency - Impeachment and Curtailing Military Powers

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Episode Synopsis

Chris Spangle and Rhinehold discuss recent events in Trump's impeachment. Spangle hasn't paid much attention so Rhinehold explains the basics. Sen. Tim Kaine has introduced a bill to limit President Trump's ability to use military force against Iran so they break down the growth of the President's war powers by discussing the War Powers Act and the AUMF.
Time Stamps:

00:09:26 - Impeachment Update

00:47:55 - Overview of Presidential War Powers

00:53:20 - War Powers Resolution

01:02:02 - AUMF

01:13:04 - Tim Kaine's Bill

Show Notes: https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/War-Powes_AUMF_Kaine-Resolution.pdf
Video: https://youtu.be/ZCXSMv_oUJA
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