War Powers
Trump is Acting Like Obama on War Powers: Venezuela, Yemen, Libya, Syria and the Constitution
Talking executive power, war and the Constitution on today’s episode of Good Morning Liberty for May 8, 2019. On Iran, Yemen and Venezuela, the Trump administration is giving us the same message that the Obama administration gave us on Libya and Syria –...
Iran, AUMF, War and the Constitution
Some neocons are claiming the 2001 Authorization to Use Military Force (AUMF) against Al Qaeda now gives the president unilateral power to wage war against Iran. On this episode, Michael Boldin (follow) covers the AUMF, the War Powers Resolution and more. PODCAST...
Congress’ Power to Deploy Troops?
The Senate hasย passed a resolutionย calling for the continued deployment of troops in Afghanistan and Syria, despite the President’s announced plans for withdrawal.ย Sadly (from an academic perspective) the resolution is nonbinding, so it creates no actual...
Infamy: The Beginning of the End of Constitutional War Powers. Good Morning Liberty 12-07-18
Most people are aware of the historical significance of Dec 7, 1941 โ โPearl Harbor Dayโ โ but few are aware of the importance of the day after. On today’s Good Morning liberty, host Michael Boldin (follow) discusses the Constitution and war powers. On Dec. 8,...