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Is the US at war with Iran, and did Trump violate the War Powers Act?
Under the U.S. Constitution, Congress has the sole authority to formally declare war, which it hasn't done.
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Reason.com
The Iran War Is Unconstitutional
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The president has no lawful authority to launch a war absent a congressional declaration of war.
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Trump has cornered himself with his war in Iran | Sidney Blumenthal
The president needs a quick win to avoid a quagmire – but he needs a long war to justify potential emergency powersDonald Trump has trapped himself in his war with Iran by announcing that his intention is regime change. That uncertain objective is linked to his most urgent objective at home. While pursuing regime change in Iran, he is desperately…
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Military leaders pushing 'Armageddon views' on troops as Iran war begins: complaint
A combat-unit commander told non-commissioned officers Monday that the Iran war was part of God's plan to user in the End Times and bring about Jesus Christ's second coming, according to a complaint filed with a religious freedom watchdog.The Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) has fielded more than 110 similar complaints about commanders in every…
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Trump’s war of choice in Iran
Early Saturday morning, wearing a white baseball cap, President Trump informed the American people, “A short time ago, the United States military began major combat operations in Iran.” That’s only part of the story. Trump did not tell the people that this war was unnecessary, was illegally begun without congressional authorization or even consultation and…
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Bloomberg
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US Congress Unlikely to Limit Trump on Iran War for Now
President Donald Trump is unlikely to be constrained by the Republican-led Congress on the war in Iran anytime soon.
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The Federalist
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How To Stay Sane And Not Look Stupid When Talking About The Iran War
Besides adopting general thoughtfulness, there are practical ways you can protect yourself from stupid while you monitor the Iran situation.
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Backlash grows after Rubio concedes Israel forced US hand in Iran war
After learning that Israel would strike Iran , posing an 'imminent threat' to US soldiers in the region due to retaliatory strikes, the US chose to 'act preemptively,' Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
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The president is calling: Trump uses whirlwind of interviews to sell his Iran war through the media
President Trump hasn't delivered a major address to the public to build support for his war against Iran.
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