3 d. ago President's war powers rest on 'uneasy balance' with Congress

President's war powers rest on 'uneasy balance' with Congress  upi.com

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1 week ago Does Congress or the president hold war powers? Here's what to know

President Trump's decision to launch airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities without first consulting Congress has drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers who say the move bypasses their constitutional authority to declare war.

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1 week ago Reporter’s Notebook: Who really decides when America goes to war? The answer isn't so clear

The Constitution grants Congress power to declare war and the president role of commander-in-chief, creating ambiguity in modern warfare as shown by recent Iran strikes.

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1 week ago Are we legally at war with Iran? A constitutional expert explains presidential and congressional war powers

Are we legally at war with Iran? A constitutional expert explains presidential and congressional war powers  Northeastern Global News

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1 week ago Is the US legally at war with Iran? A legal scholar explains presidential and congressional war powers

Is the US legally at war with Iran? A legal scholar explains presidential and congressional war powers  Northeastern Global News

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1 week ago JONATHAN TURLEY: Dems suddenly outraged over presidential war powers

Democrats criticize Trump's Iran attack as unconstitutional, despite similar actions by Obama and Clinton, highlighting inconsistent application of War Powers Act

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2 w. ago Senate returns amid concerns about deeper US involvement in the Iran, Israel conflict

Congress returns amid Israel-Iran conflict, with lawmakers questioning U.S. involvement, war powers implications and terrorism risks as President Donald Trump balances MAGA concerns with Israel support.

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