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Will Congress push back as Trump tests presidential power?
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Will Congress push back as Trump tests presidential power?
Season 2026 Episode 15 | 26m 46s | CC
President Trump is not the first to push the boundaries of his power as commander in chief. The law on war powers gives presidents 60 days to conduct military operations without congressional approval. That timeframe for Iran is about to end. Will Congress assert power and push back? Guest moderator Lisa Desjardins discusses that with former Sen. Ben Cardin and former Rep. Connie Mack IV.
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