The Indictment of Former President Trump

Run time: 53 minutes

David French and Kimberly Wehle break down the legal charges against former President Donald Trump and the broader legal significance of this case. Listen now

Civic Virtue and Citizenship

Run time: 55 minutes

Christopher Beem, Richard Haass, and Lorraine Pangle discuss the concepts of civic virtue and citizenship in democratic societies. Watch now

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Is Aaron Burr Really the Father of the Filibuster?

by Scott Bomboy | Read time: 4 minutes

“How did the Senate get the filibuster? The unique procedure may have been created thanks to some comments made by Aaron Burr. ...” Read more

Jeannette Rankin’s History-Making Moment

by NCC Staff | Read time: 3 minutes

“It was on April 2, 1917 that Jeannette Rankin became the first woman in Congress. But within days, she became the target of national scorn for voting against America’s entry into World War I. ...” Read more

New Season of America’s Town Hall Programs Announced

Join us for newly announced America’s Town Hall programs. Programs include Solicitors General and the Supreme Court, Women and the American Idea, the Future of Affirmative Action, the Shadow Docket Debate, and more. All programs are free to the public and will be held live online via Zoom and YouTube, and a select number will also be held live and in-person at the Center. For a full list of programs and registration information, visit our website.

Article II, Section 1

“The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America.”

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