Trump’s Iran Strike Tests War Powers and Congressional Judgment
Richardson argues that Trump's Iran strike (Operation Epic Fury) has moved into active combat with about 50,000 U.S. troops, 200 jets, and carriers involved, while allies waver and costs exceed $1B, all without explicit congressional authorization; she invokes Federalist No. 26 to defend Congress's war-declaration power and urges robust public debate amid related Latin American narco-terrorism actions.