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Constitution Disregarded, yet Again
IRAN, JUN 22 – President Donald Trump ordered 12 bunker-buster bombs on Iranian nuclear sites, escalating regional tensions amid congressional disputes over war powers and constitutional authority.
- On the night of June 21, 2025, President Donald Trump ordered airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan without congressional authorization.
- The strikes came after Iran declined to engage in talks about its nuclear activities and sparked discussions about the extent of the president's authority to conduct military operations without congressional consent, as outlined in the War Powers Resolution of 1973.
- Bipartisan concern emerged as some lawmakers called the strikes unconstitutional while others stressed the need to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
- An Economist/YouGov survey conducted shortly before the Trump administration's actions revealed that only a small portion of Americans—16%—were in favor of military intervention in Iran, while a majority of 60% opposed such involvement, and nearly a quarter remained uncertain.
- The airstrikes heightened regional tensions, sparked protests, and renewed calls for Congress to uphold its constitutional war-making authority to limit unilateral executive actions.
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Daily Bulletin
Constitution disregarded, yet again
For decades, presidents have disregarded Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution and engaged in warmaking around the world without bothering to get authorization from Congress. To make matters worse, members of Congress fearful of having to cast tough votes have been more than happy to allow this usurpation of authority occur. It’s one less tough decision for them. These pages have been consistent on the need for congressional aut…
The Dickinson Press
Port: North Dakota's delegation needs to be loyal to the Constitution first, Trump second
MINOT — After President Donald Trump announced that American bombers had struck Iranian nuclear facilities, North Dakota's congressional delegation was immediately supportive and used the same talking points to support that decision. “Iran must never have nuclear weapons. President Trump ordered strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities after Iran refused to negotiate an end to its nuclear program,” Sen. John Hoeven said. “Iran must be prevente…
Trump's order to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities violates the constitution of the United States. The founding fathers wanted to prevent such self-empowerment of the government.
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