The US has moved a number of special operations aircraft and multiple cargo planes carrying troops to the Caribbean this week, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, as the Trump administration continues to escalate against Venezuela. The report, citing US officials and flight-tracking data, said at least 10 CV-22…
Enforcing a naval blockade against a country is traditionally considered an act of war, which would require authorization by Congress under the US Constitution. Last week, the House voted on a War Powers Resolution meant to block Trump from launching a war with Venezuela without congressional authorization, but it failed in a vote of 211-213.
Maybe congress shouldn’t have given up their power to authorize wars. The default should be “no war”, requiring a vote have one. Not the other way around.
Maybe congress shouldn’t have given up their power to authorize wars. The default should be “no war”, requiring a vote have one. Not the other way around.
Fortunate son intensifies.