"This month, Roman and Elizabeth dive into Article One, Sections 8 through 10, which spells out what Congress can and cannot do. They unpack everything from the Commerce Clause to the taxing and spending powers, the Necessary and Proper Clause, and even a few long-forgotten quirks like letters of marque and reprisal. Then, Senator Elizabeth Warren joins to talk about Congress's "power of the purse," how it's being challenged under President Trump, and what it means for the balance of power between the legislative"
"Elizabeth Warren is a fearless consumer advocate and the senior senator from Massachusetts. In her 13 years in the United States Senate, Senator Warren has used her platform to hold some of the nation's largest corporations and most powerful government agencies accountable for waste, fraud, and abuse. Senator Warren currently serves as the Ranking Member - the top Democrat - on the Senate Banking Committee."
Article One, 8–10 enumerate Congress's enumerated powers and express prohibitions. The Commerce Clause grants Congress authority over interstate commercial activity. The taxing and spending powers authorize revenue collection and conditional federal expenditures. The Necessary and Proper Clause provides flexibility to enact laws needed to execute enumerated powers. The provisions also contain rare authorities such as letters of marque and reprisal. The congressional power of the purse shapes legislative-executive relations and faces contemporary challenges under President Trump. Elizabeth Warren serves as a senior senator, consumer advocate, Ranking Member on the Senate Banking Committee, former law professor, and author of multiple books.
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