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Is it constitutional for US presidents to declare war without Congress?
Episode 259

Is it constitutional for US presidents to declare war without Congress?

Rhode Island Report · Lylah Alphonse

April 9, 202616m 40s

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Show Notes

It’s been just over a month since President Trump declared war on Iran. The Constitution gives Congress the power to initiate war, but the president started the surprise airstrikes without their approval. Is that constitutional? Host Edward Fitzpatrick talks to Salve Regina University History Professor William Leeman about the history of presidential war powers. We want to hear from you! Fill out our listener survey, and we’ll send you a Rhode Island Report sticker - https://bit.ly/RIpodsurvey

 

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The Boston GlobeAward winning podcastGlobe RIMegan HallEd FitzpatrickRhode Island newsOcean StateRhode island reportRhode IslandWar powersProfessor William LeemanPresidential war powersSalve Regina University