Commander in Chief

Commander-in-Chief and the Chain of Command: Who the Military Must Obey

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Reading In July 2026, President Donald Trump said he had left instructions for the US military to strike Iran “at levels that they’ve never seen before” if Iran were to assassinate him. He repeated the idea on social media, writing that missiles were ready and that orders had already been given for a set period … Read more

The War Powers Resolution: How Congress and the President Share War Powers

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Reading The United States Constitution divides authority over the military between two branches of government. Article I gives Congress the power to declare war and to control military funding through appropriations. Article II makes the president the commander in chief of the armed forces, responsible for directing operations once forces are committed. This split is … Read more

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