Congress Faces a Crisis of Authority as War with Iran Unfolds Without Approval

In a striking departure from our nation’s founding principles, the United States finds itself embroiled in a war with Iran without any formal declaration or meaningful debate in Congress. Bombs have already been dropped, U.S. service members have paid the ultimate price, and President Trump continues military operations under a broad interpretation of executive power that strains constitutional limits. How did we come to this? The Constitution clearly vests the power to declare war in the hands of Congress—the people's representatives charged with protecting American interests and ensuring no single branch accumulates unchecked authority. Yet here we are, watching as...