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Richard Painter and Peter Golenbock present a clear description of rule of law - arguably the single most important principle underlying our civilization. They also describe the abuses of power that have occurred throughout our nation's history. Beginning in Puritan New England with the infamous Salem Witch Trials, American Nero makes vivid stops at The Red Scare of the 1920s, Japanese-American internment, the McCarthy Era, and, much more recently, President Trump's attempt to violate the First Amendment by banning Muslims from entering the US. 

Donald J. Trump’s daughter Ivanka and her husband, Jared Kushner, are said to be interested in working in the White House — and the president-elect is looking for a way to have them. There are rumors that Kushner may work out of the West Wing, including advising the president on foreign policy, while Trump may host White House events and play a role in policies affecting working mothers.

"Can Donald Trump Hire Ivanka Trump?" is from the December 29, 2016 Opinion section of The New York Times. It was written by Norman Eisen and Richard W. Painter and narrated by Kristi Burns.