AUMF

"It is past time for Congress to finally do our Constitutional duty and vote on matters of war and peace"

"There's no question that President Trump has escalated things with Iran dramatically but it's never too late for Congress to exercise its Constitutional authorities," said Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.)

It’s the 17th birthday of the post-9/11 Authorization for Use of Military Force, which gave President George W. Bush and … Continued

The current Authorization for Use of Military Force pre-dates my commission by 5 years, and is still the same one … Continued

WASHINGTON — As global threats to the United States escalate, Congress will need a new war authorization to remain relevant … Continued

For two administrations now, one Democratic and one Republican, America has witnessed a slow-motion ceding of constitutionally allocated war powers … Continued

In a narrow vote Wednesday that showed lawmakers’ lingering unease, the Senate declined to repeal the authorization Congress gave for … Continued

Despite calls from members of both parties, President Donald Trump will not propose an updated authorization for the use of … Continued

Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition sit at the ready during the Urban Warfighting Orientation Course phase of the competition. The … Continued

On September 14, 2001, Rep. Barbara Lee, who represents Oakland and Berkeley, stood up in the House of Representatives to … Continued

Of all the weapons the United States carries in its military arsenal, its most powerful might be the 2001 congressional … Continued

U.S. special operations forces are assisting the Philippine army in its effort to expel ISIS-affiliated militants from the city of Marawi, … Continued

President Donald Trump says he has given U.S. military commanders “total authorization” to make complex combat decisions, a move that … Continued

On Thursday, lawmakers introduced a new bipartisan Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) to officially extend the Pentagon’s … Continued

In his first public hearing on Capitol Hill since he became secretary of Defense in January, James Mattis made an … Continued

Even as the U.S. military takes on a greater role in the warfare in Iraq and Syria, the Trump administration … Continued

War has played a critical role in our nation’s history, but over the years authorizing war has significantly changed. If you’ve ever … Continued