Senate Passes Historic War Powers Resolution on Yemen

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Mar 14, 2019 The vote, which had bipartisan support, aims to end United States complicity in one of the world's worst humanitarian disasters. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

In House’s Yemen Vote, Congress Reasserts War-Making Powers

LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Feb 13, 2019 In a rebuke to the president, a resolution passes that could force the administration to withdraw U.S. troops from the embattled country. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Everyday Americans Can Put an End to the Brutal Yemen War

Marjorie Cohn / Truthout Dec 13, 2018 Public pressure on members of Congress to close loopholes in bills regarding U.S. support of Saudi Arabia may well prove effective. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Jamal Khashoggi and Saudi Arabia’s Dismemberment of Yemen

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Nov 22, 2018 The slain journalist may achieve through death what he sought in life: putting an end to the brutal war in Yemen. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Just Say No to an Illegal War on Iran. The U.S. House Did.

Marjorie Cohn / Truthout Jun 6, 2018 If the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2019 also includes Rep. Keith Ellison's bipartisan amendment, Congress could send a clear message to Donald Trump. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Congress Must End Wars on Autopilot

Samantha Shorris / Truthdig Aug 9, 2017 Repealing the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force bill is gaining bipartisan support — and is the right thing to do. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Get the Authorization

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Sep 30, 2014 President Obama should call Congress back to Washington for a special session to vote on authorizing war against the Islamic State. If he does not, Congress should return on its own to conduct this vital debate. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Obama Sends Word to Congress About New Iraq Airstrikes

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Sep 2, 2014 President Obama carried out some official business on Labor Day, giving Congress a heads-up Monday about a new round of airstrikes in Iraq he had previously approved. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

How Obama Became a Publicist for His Presidency

By David Bromwich, TomDispatch Mar 10, 2014 Obama, it is said, takes himself to be something like a benevolent monarch -- a king in a mixed constitutional system, where the duties of the crown are largely ceremonial. He sees himself, in short, as the holder of a dignified office to whom Americans and others may feel naturally attuned. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )

War Is Too Tragic for Weak Balance of Powers

By Dina Rasor, Truthout Feb 26, 2012 Many people know Daniel Ellsberg exposed the lies the U.S. government used to justify the Vietnam War. What many don't know is that he was also a gung-ho, Cold War analyst who participated in them. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Obama Is Wrong on War Powers

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Jun 21, 2011 Let's be honest: President Obama's claim that U.S. military action in Libya doesn't constitute "hostilities" is nonsense, and Congress is right to call him on it. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

War Powers Act

Nate Beeler, Cagle Cartoons, The Washington Examiner Jun 18, 2011 Dig deeper