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The Docket: What Is Executive Privilege And What Are Its Limits?

The NPR Politics Podcast

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Executive Privilege and Accountability

This chapter explores the intricacies of executive privilege through the lens of a former president's efforts to protect confidential discussions, particularly in relation to the January 6th investigation. It underscores the balance between presidential protections and the necessity for congressional accountability, emphasizing the implications of recent court perspectives on the Capitol attack.

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