Analyzing the legality and implications of Trump's Iran actions
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President Trump's bombing of Iranian nuclear sites without congressional approval raises constitutional questions about presidential war powers, with critics arguing it violates the Constitution's requirement for Congress to declare war, while legal interpretations and historical practices vary, leading to ongoing debate about the limits of executive authority in military actions.
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