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Video: Why is declaring war on Mexican cartels so popular?
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Video: Why is declaring war on Mexican cartels so popular?

A growing number of Republicans have called for military action to address the fentanyl crisis. A new video from the Quincy Institute explores what is behind this idea.

Time to rip up the president's blank check for war
Military Industrial Complex

Time to rip up the president's blank check for war

The 2002 military authorization — up for a vote today — is largely symbolic. The 2001 AUMF is what's being used to justify all post-9/11 interventions.

The Iraq war authorization turns 20
Washington Politics

The Iraq war authorization turns 20

The executive branch has used the still active law to justify unrelated conflicts, but it appears the 2002 AUMF’s days are finally numbered.

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Global Crises

The inside story of how the Pentagon blocked efforts to end the Iraq War

Bipartisan momentum is again building to repeal the 2002 AUMF; will the Defense Department stand in the way?

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Global Crises

If Biden truly wants bipartisanship, he can start by working to end endless war

Biden should accept House Democratic leaders’ recent offer to repeal and replace the 2001 and 2002 AUMFs.

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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The 2001 AUMF must not only be repealed, but Congress and the president must also reassess US counterterrorism strategy.