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

Three-quarters of American believe that a group of unelected government and military officials secretly manipulate or direct national policy in the United States. President Trump blames the "deep state" for his impeachment. But what is the American "deep state" and does it really exist?