The Church committee -- Ford, Cheney, and Rumsfeld -- Carter strengthens oversight -- Reagan, Meese, and Iran-Contra -- Bush, Barr, and the power of the presidency -- Clinton, Reno, and impeachment -- George W. Bush, 9/11, and the return of the imperial presidency -- Obama, Snowden, and drones -- The 2016 campaign -- The president-elect and the "deep state" -- The transfer of power -- Loyalty -- Obstructing the Mueller investigation -- The collapse of congressional oversight -- The disinformation presidency -- The loudest voice -- Trump, Barr, and the gutting of congressional power -- Checks and balances -- Impeachment -- Deadlock.