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U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to announce military strikes on Syria as new National Security Advisor John Bolton follows behind at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 13, 2018. Photo By Yuri Gripas/Reuters

Nation Apr 17

When can a president use military force? The answer is complicated

By Lisa Desjardins

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Diminishing Checks and Balances for U.S. Commanders in Chief Considering War

Diminishing Checks and Balances for U.S. Commanders in Chief Considering War…

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