Washington Politics
Congress moves to put the brakes on Trump's unilateral bombing
The Constitution gives the House and Senate the sole power to declare war, but presidents always flout it with little to no accountability
June 25, 2025
Stephen Miles
Military Industrial Complex
'Fat Leonard' on the lam: the Navy scandal you never hear about
Why has this military corruption story involving drugs, prostitutes, and a guy with an unforgettable nickname flown under the radar?
September 14, 2022
Asia-Pacific
How presidents used the 2001 AUMF to justify wars unrelated to 9/11
Congress's blank check helped launched conflicts, many currently ongoing, that have nothing to do with the terrorist attacks.
September 09, 2021
Global Crises
Biden’s Syria strikes: A perpetual cycle of endless war
What happened this week only highlights that presidents have been bombing the Middle East in one way or another for 30 years.
February 27, 2021
Global Crises
Biden and Congress must repeal law authorizing endless wars
The 2001 AUMF must not only be repealed, but Congress and the president must also reassess US counterterrorism strategy.
January 07, 2021
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