The Senate's seventh war powers vote on Iran failed 49 to 50 — the closest margin yet. Republican defections are growing with each attempt, and the constitutional question of who authorizes this war remains unanswered.
Trump admits he won't call Iran a 'war' because Congress would need to approve it — exposing how executive power has rendered constitutional checks meaningless.
The U.S. has spent $12 billion on military operations against Iran without congressional authorization. The war's costs are spiraling, its objectives remain undefined, and constitutional oversight is absent.
Trump's 2 AM declaration of 'absolute right' to override the Supreme Court on tariffs reveals his blueprint for undermining judicial independence ahead of the 2028 election.