Who Has the Power to Declare War in the US?

As President Donald Trump faces criticism for initiating military action against Iran with Israel, opposition lawmakers are questioning his authority to conduct the conflict without congressional approval. Democrats argue that Trump has overstepped his constitutional powers, while the administration claims the actions are justified as self-defense against an imminent threat. The situation has escalated recently with the resignation of the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, who cited a lack of imminent threat from Iran.

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