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President or Congress? Who in the US has the power to declare war?

· By Shola Lawal
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As United States President Donald Trump faces mounting global criticism for starting the war on Iran with Israel, he is also facing a battle at home with opposition lawmakers who have challenged his authority to conduct the conflict.

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