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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Hakeem Jeffries demands Trump ‘justify’ striking Iran, but side-steps impeachment question
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries blasted the Trump administration’s strikes on Iran during a Monday press conference.
Ex-Clinton official applauds Trump’s ‘courageous’ Iran call, doubts Harris would’ve had the nerve
Former Clinton-era NSC staffer Jamie Metzl praises Trump’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities while suggesting Kamala Harris would have lacked the courage to execute the mission.
Trump earns bipartisan praise for decisive action against Iran’s nuclear program
President Trump’s strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities drew support from Republicans Saturday, while Sen. Thomas Massie and Democrats raised constitutional concerns.
‘Instincts for restraint’: Senate divided over who gets to declare war
The Senate is divided on war powers as Trump weighs military action against Iran’s nuclear sites. Some argue the Constitution gives Congress the sole authority to declare war.
Senators Ricketts, Fetterman unite against China’s quiet invasion of US farmland
Senators propose legislation to enhance monitoring of foreign agricultural land purchases as concerns grow about national security risks from Chinese ownership near military bases.
Fetterman Comes Out As Pro-Parade As Trump Celebrates Army’s 250th Birthday
Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) came out as firmly pro-parade as many elected Democrats and media talking heads panned the planned parade that took place on Read More
‘All-in’: GOP lawmakers divided on US involvement as Trump pushes Iran for diplomatic end
Sen. Lindsey Graham urged President Donald Trump to go “all-in” for Israel in its conflict with Iran, while other lawmakers prefer a diplomatic end to the conflict to prevent further escalation.
GOP leaders, pro-Israel Dems affirm support for Israel after preemptive strikes on Iran
“Keep wiping out Iranian leadership and the nuclear personnel,” staunch Israel supporter Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) posted on X in response.
Fetterman calls for US to supply anything Israel needs for Iran attack: ‘Military, intelligence, weaponry’
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania calls for the U.S. to give Israel anything it needs in support of its assault against Iran.