
Roundup: Repealing Iraq War Approval; SCOTUS Has No Ethics Code
The NPR Politics Podcast
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Shifting Military Powers: Congress to President
This chapter explores the transition of military decision-making authority from Congress to the President, particularly surrounding nuclear warfare and military responses. It reviews historical precedents, the repeal of the 2002 AUMF, and the implications for U.S. foreign policy and economics, emphasizing the financial burdens of post-9/11 military engagements. Additionally, it highlights the internal divisions within the Republican Party regarding military authority and the impact of the Iraq War on American politics.
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