“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”
In two votes this week, on the war in Yemen and on Emergency Powers – Congress appears to be checking the power of the executive branch. But in practice it’s not likely to play out that way. Democrats and Republicans leading the charge, for the most part,...
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...
Most people are aware of the historical significance of Dec 7, 1941 – “Pearl Harbor Day” – 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,...
TAC memberships help us produce more educational tools like this. Members can download this video and read the full transcript here. Under the Constitution, the president has no authority to declare war, even if Congress tries to delegate that power to the executive...