
For 80 years, presidents of both parties have acted with the same commander-in-chief authority under Article Two.
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For 80 years, presidents of both parties have acted with the same commander-in-chief authority under Article Two.

Leaders in Congress were aware of the urgency of this situation and the Commander-in-Chief evaluated that the imminent danger outweighed the time it would take for Congress to act.

President Trump has been consistent and clear that a nuclear-armed Iran will not be tolerated.

The President made the right call, and did what he needed to do.

We will immediately seek relief from the full Fifth Circuit and, if necessary, the U.S. Supreme Court.

The President fully respects the Article I power of Congress, and tonight’s necessary, limited, and targeted strike follows the history and tradition of similar military actions under presidents of both parties.

The Ten Commandments are the foundation of our laws — serving both an educational and historical purpose in our classrooms.

Leaders in Congress were aware of the urgency of this situation and the Commander-in-Chief evaluated that the imminent danger outweighed the time it would take for Congress to act.

The military operations in Iran should serve as a clear reminder to our adversaries and allies that President Trump means what he says.

The military operations in Iran should serve as a clear reminder to our adversaries and allies that President Trump means what he says.

This is yet another outrageous example of unhinged rhetoric inspiring unstable people to threaten and attack elected officials who are serving their communities.

The Constitution does not bar our Legislature's attempt to teach our students what the Supreme Court has repeatedly said: The Ten Commandments have historical significance as a foundation of our legal system.

We strongly disagree with the Fifth Circuit’s affirmance of an injunction preventing five Louisiana parishes from implementing HB71.

There are millions of people on Medicaid 'right now nationwide who are able-bodied workers, young men, for example, who are not working, who are taking advantage of the system.'

Tying federal aid in exchange for work is 'common sense.'

To do anything other than use that money to fund flood mitigation projects is to thwart the will of Congress.