An Impeachment Trial Recap

Recapping the arguments made by both sides in the impeachment trial, GW Law professors Andrew Knaggs, who formerly served in the Trump administration, and Peter J. Smith, a former Department of Justice lawyer, join host Jeffrey Rosen.

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A Primer on Presidential Primaries

Exploring the history and influence of presidential primary races and campaigns, scholars Geoffrey Cowan and David Greenberg join Jeffrey Rosen.

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The 11th Amendment: Correcting the Supreme Court in Action

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Senate Acquits President Trump on Articles of Impeachment

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The Senate voted on Wednesday against two articles of impeachment presented by the House against President Donald J. Trump. On Article I: Abuse of Power the vote went 48-52 in favor of conviction; on Article II: Obstruction of Congress the vote went 47-53 in favor of conviction.

From the National Constitution Center

For more on impeachment, check out this week's We the People episode and these past episodes of both of our podcasts:
The Chief, the Senate, and the Trial
Should President Trump Be Impeached?
What Does the Constitution Say About Impeachment?

The 11th Amendment

"The Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by Citizens of another State, or by Citizens or Subjects of any Foreign State."

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