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Both Bushes and Reagan won authorisation for wars, but Obama and Clinton ducked the requirement.

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Trump claims other presidents flouted war powers law. It's a mixed record

President Donald Trump has insisted he doesn't need congressional authorisation to continue the war with Iran, arguing that past US commanders-in-chief didn't seek such approval. As a critical two-mo

bbc.com•May 2, 2026