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US War Powers

The Supreme Court's role in shaping US war powers through landmark decisions and deference to political branches.

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Jan 11, 2026

Did President serve in Vietnam and if not why not

No American president has been a veteran of the Vietnam War; the current president did not serve in Vietnam, a fact shaped by timing, draft rules and common deferments during the era . Contemporary pr...

Jan 11, 2026

How have US Supreme Court decisions influenced the interpretation of war powers and military action authorization?

The Supreme Court has shaped the contours of American war powers by endorsing broad federal authority in several landmark decisions while repeatedly deferring to the political branches on when and how...

Jan 10, 2026

What political or drug cartel figures were removed by presidents using Executive Authority

Presidents have on occasion used executive authority—military force, covert operations, indictments, designations and removals—to target foreign political figures and alleged cartel leaders, but docum...

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