Friday, June 20, 2025

War With Iran Should Be Determined by Congressional Debate, Not Presidential Whim

 The debate over a U.S role in Israel's war with Iran raises two big questions: 1) Should the U.S. intervene? 2) Who gets to make that decision? At stake are human lives, expense, and potential repercussions. 

The second question also involves constitutional responsibilities long neglected by Congress in favor of letting presidents take credit, or blame, for military actions. While President Donald Trump seems inclined to continue the tradition of unilateral warmaking, lawmakers skeptical of U.S. intervention are asserting themselves. They're right that the legislative branch should have a say.


War with Iran should be determined by congressional debate, not presidential whim

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Islamic Sharia Law Legally Valid in Austrian Civil Disputes, Vienna Court Rules

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