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War Powers Resolution

A crowd of young men in military clothes raise their fists in the air. Some have weapons on their shoulders.

With veto, Trump keeps the US in Yemen. Did he ‘greenlight a failed strategy?’

Conflict & Justice

Trump’s veto keeps the US backing the Saudi-led coalition as the country hovers on the brink of starvation.

Does the War Powers Resolution Apply to a US Attack on Syria?

Conflict & Justice

President fights Congress on War Powers Act and US role in Libya

The World

Congress to Vote on Cutting Funding for Libya

Global Politics

Kerry, McCain Put Out Joint Resolution on Libya

Top of the Hour: War Powers Act, Morning Headlines

Ten members of Congress, led by Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) have filed a lawsuit saying that the President has violated the War Powers Act in Libya. The White House contends that it is acting legally.

The World

Congress, White House Spar Over War Powers Act in Libya

Global Politics

The White House and Congress are butting heads over who authorizes military action in Libya. The 60-day deadline for President Obama to get approval from Congress to go to war passed on May 20th. Takeaway Washington correspondent Todd Zwillich has more.

Top of the Hour: War Powers Act, Morning Headlines

The lingering wars in Korea and Vietnam led Congress to pass the War Powers Act in 1973 in order to ensure that the president consults with Congress before he takes the nation to war. But in practice, it’s often ignored. Friday marks the deadline for President Obama to get congressional approval for U.S. intervention in […]