US EditionTrump's Iran Strike Follows Pattern of Presidents Asserting Authority
- President Donald Trump authorized military strikes targeting Iran's nuclear sites this past weekend without obtaining approval from Congress, amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
- Trump's decision reignited debate over the 1973 War Powers Act, which was meant to balance military authority between Congress and the president.
- Critics contend that Trump bypassed the War Powers Act by initiating action without sufficient congressional approval, whereas supporters maintain he acted swiftly to address an urgent danger and aimed to prevent a drawn-out conflict.
- Trump informed Congress in a letter that the recent strikes were narrowly focused, intended to reduce harm, prevent additional assaults, and avoid escalating the conflict.
- Congress remains divided, with a Senate vote expected this week on a resolution to limit U.S. involvement in Iran, while Trump also announced a "complete and total" ceasefire between Israel and Iran to take effect within 24 hours.
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Is Trump sidelining Congress' war powers?
President Donald Trump's decision to attack Iran has renewed a long-running debate about war powers. The Constitution gives Congress, not the president, the authority to declare war. But presidents routinely wage war anyway, citing their role as commander-in-chief. Where does the power really reside?Trump "faces bipartisan pushback" for authorizing the attack on Iran without congressional input, said ABC News. Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Rep…
Iran and the Fracturing West
US President Donald Trump’s decision to bomb Iran’s nuclear sites instead of pursuing diplomacy is perhaps the clearest indication yet of his abandonment of the Western alliance. While working with allies is more likely to promote global stability, Trump’s contempt for democratic values makes that impossible.
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