Congress needs to take back its authority and limit Trump’s military actions.
There’s a saying in China: “Those who ride tigers find it difficult to dismount.” Starting a conflict is straightforward; ending it is much tougher. President Trump declared a ceasefire on Monday after conducting air strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend. Yet, we find ourselves in quite a bind. War tends to give […]
Iran strikes by Trump reignite discussion on the authority of presidential war powers
Trump’s Military Strike Against Iran Faces Criticism President Donald Trump’s decision to initiate a military strike against Iran without Congressional approval has drawn immediate and familiar backlash from lawmakers across the political spectrum. Critics allege that Trump has long acted unilaterally, encroaching on Congress’s authority to declare war. While the Constitution allocates the power to […]
Debate on military authority: Who can decide on strikes against Iran?
The Founding Fathers had clear ideas about many things, but in today’s context, the question of who gets to declare war is a bit murky. Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution says that Congress has the power to declare war, while Article 2 designates the President as the “Commander-in-Chief.” This has led to debates […]
Michigan Democrat plans to propose legislation restricting presidential authority to send troops within the US.
Representative Haley Stevens, a Democrat from Michigan, plans to introduce legislation next week aimed at restricting President Trump’s ability to send active-duty military troops to states or territories unless explicitly requested by the respective governor. This proposed legislation, dubbed the Trump Power Abuse Act, was first reported by The Hill. It comes on the heels […]
Senate official dismisses Republican effort to restrict courts’ contempt authority
A group of senators is pushing back against the controversial measures proposed in the Megaville for Senate Republicans. These provisions would have made it quite challenging for the court to enforce the results of the light-empt investigation related to the Trump administration. Congressional leader Elizabeth McDonough determined that limiting the court’s power to lightly empty […]
Court Allows Trump to Keep Authority Over California National Guard
Trump Maintains Control of California State Guard A recent federal appeals court ruling has required President Donald Trump to retain control over the California State Guard. This decision came down on a Thursday evening. Previously, Judge Charles B. Breyer, appointed by Clinton, had mandated that Trump assume authority over Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration. This followed […]
Appeals court decides Trump can retain authority over National Guard troops sent to Los Angeles
A court of appeals ruled Thursday that President Donald Trump can retain control over the National Guard troops he sent to Los Angeles amid protests against an immigration crackdown. This decision overrides a previous ruling from a lower court, which determined that Trump had acted unlawfully when he deployed the troops without the consent of […]
The Authority of Tariffs in the U.S. Government System
How American Presidents Acquired Tariff Authority For years, critics have highlighted that the use of customs authorities can undermine the separation of powers. We heard those concerns when Trump imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum, as well as certain Chinese imports. Now, he applies various tariff rates worldwide, prompting the criticisms to resurface. The arguments […]
City May Lose Authority Over Its Billion-Dollar Homelessness Funds
A federal judge is set to determine if recipients should be appointed to oversee Los Angeles’ $1 billion homeless program. This decision comes after the city reportedly withdrew from a settlement that called for the reduction of shelter beds and camps, as reported by the Los Angeles Times. U.S. District Judge David Carter, appointed by […]
Trump has the constitutional authority to use troops against violent protesters.
Protests Erupt Across the Country Amid Rising Tensions On Saturday, a “day of rebellion” was declared by supporters of the Trump administration, drawing protests in numerous cities and towns. While citizens have the right to express their discontent with government policies, there’s a line when protests escalate into violence. In such situations, President Donald Trump […]