Trump’s War Powers claim renews debate over who decides to wage war
Trump claimed the War Powers Resolution is unconstitutional after ordering actions in Venezuela, but courts have not ruled on its constitutionality; the act requires the president to report within 48 hours and to end hostilities within 60 days unless Congress approves, and presidents have often relied on authorizations rather than formal declarations of war, while Congress debates limits and a Senate move on Venezuela faces uncertain prospects.
