US military strike on Iran-backed militias in Syria (2021 Feb.)

[Axtremus]

Biden takes first military action with Syria strike on Iran-backed militias
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56205056

“The Pentagon said the strike destroyed "multiple facilities" and was ordered in response to attacks against US and coalition personnel in Iraq.”

https://www.politico.com/news/2021/02/26/tim-kaine-biden-syria-airstrike-471740

“Sen. Tim Kaine is calling on the Biden administration to give Congress its legal justification for an airstrike launched Thursday against Iran-backed militia groups in Syria.

The Virginia Democrat argued in a statement Friday that lawmakers need to know why President Joe Biden ordered the attack without first seeking their approval.
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[Loki]

I’m sure WH lawyers have already written legal justification for why the strike was legal and why the President has the power to do it.

Members of the Senate who want to limit President’s War Powers will want to debate both.

[Mik]

That's interesting that Kaine has kicked up a fuss after 20 years of pretty much free reign. Given the irresponsible state of both parties in Congress today I'm not sure they deserve such power.

[taiwan_girl]

General question - I assume that the president of the US can do this "on his own", or does he have to have some sort of approval from Congress?

In what cases, does he or doesn't he need approval?

[Loki]

@taiwan_girl said in US military strike on Iran-backed militias in Syria (2021 Feb.):

General question - I assume that the president of the US can do this "on his own", or does he have to have some sort of approval from Congress?

In what cases, does he or doesn't he need approval?

That’s the question.