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The Day the Revolution Began: Lexington and Concord at 250
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, historians Rick Atkinson, Mary Beth Norton, and Rosemarie Zagarri explore the events leading to the first shots of the American Revolution, the battles themselves, and the colonists’ response.
Do the Trump Tariffs Violate the Constitution?
Examining the scope of the president’s authority to set tariffs.
The Evolution of the Presidential Pardon From Jefferson to Trump
Brian Kalt of Michigan State College of Law and Jeffrey Toobin, author of The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy, explore…
What are the president’s powers under the Insurrection and Militia Acts?
By April 20, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem are expected to make recommendations…
Article III and Supreme Court Term Review Featuring Ali Velshi (All Levels)
For our final Fun Friday Session of the 2022-2023 school year, MSNBC’s Ali Velshi returns, joining National Constitution Center…
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