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Biden Continues to Ramp Up Illegal War in Somalia

by Mike Maharrey | Aug 28, 2022 | Current Events, War

The Biden administration continues to ramp up military intervention in Somalia. Pres. George H.W. Bush first sent troops into Somalia in 1992, ostensibly to assist with United Nations famine relief. Feeding hungry people quickly escalated to combat operations, and the...

Today in History: First Declaration of War under the Constitution

by Mike Maharrey | Jun 18, 2022 | History, War

On June 18, 1812, President James Madison signed the first declaration of war in U.S. history. On June 1, the president delivered a message to Congress outlining British transgressions against the U.S. The grievances primarily revolved around actions taken by the...

Illegal and Unconstitutional Escalation in Somalia

by Mike Maharrey | May 27, 2022 | Audio/Video, Current Events, Maharrey Minute, War

The latest escalation of the war in Somalia is illegal and unconstitutional. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tenth Amendment Center (@tenthamendmentcenter) For Further Information Biden Ramping Up Unconstitutional War in Somalia Again James Madison on War...

Loving the Founders but Ignoring What They Said?

by Mike Maharrey | Mar 28, 2022 | Audio/Video, Federal Funding, Maharrey Minute, War

Many founders warned against the evils of paper money and aggressive foreign policy. Far too many people who say they love the founders are really into paper money and aggressive foreign policy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tenth Amendment Center...

South Dakota Senate Kills Resolution Calling for an End to Unconstitutional Wars

by Mike Maharrey | Mar 5, 2022 | State Bills, War

PIERRE, S.D. (March 5, 2022) – The South Dakota Senate unanimously tabled a resolution against unconstitutional wars, effectively killing the measure for the legislative session. Rep. Aaron Aylward (R) House Concurrent Resolution 6006 (HCR6006) along with a...

War Powers and the Constitution: An Overview

by Michael Boldin | Feb 23, 2022 | Audio/Video, Path to Liberty, War, War Powers

“In no part of the constitution is more wisdom to be found than in the clause which confides the question of war or peace to the legislature, and not to the executive department.” James Madison was far from alone in this view. And to understand it fully, it’s...

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