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Issues: War Powers

Exploring the Legality Questions About Venezuela Military Strike

Exploring the Legality Questions About Venezuela Military Strike
January 6, 2026

Several Democrats have claimed that the Trump administration’s Jan. 3 military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, was “illegal,” violating both domestic and international law.

Examining Whether Trump Had the Constitutional Authority to Attack Iran

Examining Whether Trump Had the Constitutional Authority to Attack Iran
June 25, 2025

In the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s decision to bomb three of Iran’s nuclear facilities, numerous Democrats claimed the president’s actions were unconstitutional and a violation of the War Powers Resolution. It is a contentious and hotly debated issue not only in Congress but also in academia.