"Biden's Struggle with Houthi Threats and Iran's Backing"

President Biden's recent authorization of precision strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen has sparked debate over the extent of a president's authority to order military strikes without congressional approval. Both liberal and conservative lawmakers have cited the Constitution's allocation of war powers to Congress, but historical precedent suggests that presidents have historically exercised wide latitude in ordering limited or targeted military strikes against hostile actors. Drawing on historical examples, including Thomas Jefferson's actions during the Barbary Wars, the article argues that Biden's defensive military actions align with the powers anticipated by the Constitution's framers, despite the need for congressional approval for offensive expeditions.