
“A senior administration official told reporters on Friday that the president acted pursuant to his authority under Article 2 of the Constitution, which makes him commander in chief. And, the aide said, top officials including Vice President Mike Pence are in ‘constant contact with congressional leaders.’ On Thursday night, Trump laid out conventional U.S. rationales for unilateral military action in a way that suggests he does not see a need for formal authority from Congress.”
Related posts:
DOJ Creates New Position To Target “Anti-Government Views”
The First Obamacare Tax That Went Into Effect
Future of Iran Deal In Hands of GOP Billionaire Iran Hawks
South America Can Now Crowdfund With Bitcoins
Judge Napolitano on What's New About the Snowden Revelations
The EU Joins the Syrian War More Directly
CEO of World's Biggest Bond Fund: Government Has Rigged the Game Against Investors
Ten Thousand Commandments 2015
GreenBank Capital makes first Bitcoin angel investment
6 Red States That Are Turning Green at a Rapid Clip
FBI director admits domestic use of drones for surveillance
Judge declares using Google Maps for driving directions illegal in California
Bank of Japan Panics At Surging Rates, Offers To Buy Unlimited Debt
Rick Rule on Natural Resource Stocks as Investments
Target confirms up to 40 million credit and debit cards are at risk