A notice calls the people the U.S. military recently killed on suspicion of drug smuggling in the Caribbean Sea “unlawful combatants.”
Tag: War and Emergency Powers (US)
Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs Invalidated by Appeals Court
The decision is a big blow to President Trump’s trade policies, but the judges left the duties in place for now to allow time for a likely appeal to the Supreme Court.
Democrats Forge Ahead With Efforts to Reach War Powers Vote Amid Shaky Cease-Fire
The Democrats pressing for a vote to require congressional approval for any further military action against Iran are proposing to narrow the measure to draw maximum support from a divided party.
Is the U.S. at War With Iran? What to Know About Trump, Congress and War Powers
President Trump avoided asking Congress for permission before striking Iran, despite the Constitution saying only the legislature can declare war.
A Trade Court Rebuke of Trump’s Tariffs Offers Little Relief to Canada
This week’s ruling blocking many of the president’s tariffs will not lift those on Canadian cars, steel and aluminum. A trade expert explains what’s next.
Court Tariffs Ruling Upends Trump’s Trade Strategy
The administration had made immediate appeals to allow the U.S. to keep imposing stiff levies, and said the Supreme Court needed to intervene.
There Is No ‘Energy Emergency,’ a New Lawsuit Claims
In the suit, 15 Democratic states called Trump’s declaration illegal and said federal agencies were rushing permits for fossil fuel projects under false pretenses.
Most U.S. States Have Let Their Covid Emergencies Expire
The wider latitude conferred by a state’s public health emergency was critical to states’ responses to earlier waves of coronavirus cases.
Trump’s Virus Treatment Revives Questions About Unchecked Nuclear Authority
Even before the president was given mood-altering drugs, there was a movement to end the commander in chief’s sole authority to launch nuclear weapons.
For Autocrats, and Others, Coronavirus Is a Chance to Grab Even More Power
Leaders around the world have passed emergency decrees and legislation expanding their reach during the pandemic. Will they ever relinquish them?