War Powers

The military playbook looks familiar: WMD concerns, regime-change rhetoric, and a massive pre-positioned force. But Iran in 2026 is not Iraq in 2003 — it's a more capable adversary with more dangerous options.

Trump launched Operation Shield of Judah without a declaration of war or new AUMF. Senator Paul demands an immediate war powers vote. The Constitution is clear — but when has that stopped a president?