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