LSE's Klass: U.S. Senate Needs to Stand Up to Trump

The video discusses the role of the U.S. Senate in providing oversight and the challenges posed by the Trump administration to American democracy. It highlights the importance of separating partisan issues from institutional ones and examines the potential governance challenges Trump may face. The video also analyzes the impact of Rex Tillerson's confirmation hearing on Trump's approval among Republicans and the broader implications for the U.S. economy, including infrastructure programs and tax cuts.

What is the basic job of the United States Senate as mentioned in the text?

How does the speaker view the relationship between the executive branch and the legislative branch?

What challenges does the speaker anticipate for Donald Trump in his presidency?

What implications does the speaker foresee regarding Trump's approval among Republicans?

What does the speaker suggest about the likelihood of a significant infrastructure program?