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Bella Abzug in the 1970s.

“Larger than life” sums up Bella Abzug. The New York-based Democratic congresswoman gained 1970s notoriety with her big hats and bold feminist voice.

Lucas Aykroyd






The Insurrection Act gives the president the authority to address domestic disturbances using the military.

Introduced in 1807, the Act affords the president the power to intervene in state law enforcement efforts. But debate rages over when it's appropriate to do so.

Jake Rossen