Prof. William Howell for 'The Hill' June 13, 2024 In a piece from The Hill discussing the overlapping trials of former President Donald Trump and Hunter Biden, William Howell, Sydney Stein Professor at Harris School of Public Policy was asked to comment. We’ve never seen anything like this — in short order, the prosecution of an ex-president and conviction of an ex-president, followed by the conviction of the only remaining [son] of a sitting president, where there is this backdrop of widespread distrust of the legal system, Howell told reporter Ella Lee. Read the full piece on TheHill.com. Faculty Spotlight William Howell Director of the Center for Effective Government William Howell has written widely on separation-of-powers issues and American political institutions, especially the presidency. He currently is working on research projects on Obama's education initiatives, distributive politics, and the normative foundations of executive power. Upcoming Events More events Harris Summer Mixer in Bogotá Sat., July 05, 2025 | 8:00 PM Andrés DC Cl. 82 #12 -21 Bogotá, DC, 110221 Colombia Harris Summer Campus Visit Mon., July 07, 2025 | 10:00 AM Harris School of Public Policy 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States Get to Know Harris! A Virtual Information Session Wed., July 09, 2025 | 8:30 AM
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