Trump's Iran Strikes Face Murky Legal Fight
March 4, 2026·20 days ago·via The Hill

President Trump orders targeted strikes on Iran, citing imminent threats from the regime's decades-long attacks on Americans and recent military buildup, following the Article II playbook used by presidents from Obama to Clinton without congressional approval. Legal scholars like Heritage's Cully Stimson affirm this precedent tracks constitutional self-defense powers, as Iran manipulates diplomacy while escalating dangers to U.S. personnel and allies. Democrats like Sen. Read more about this...