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Mike Johnson: “The Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war — that is true — but it also vests the president of the United…”

On the recordJanuary 10, 2026
The Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war — that is true — but it also vests the president of the United States with vast authorities as commander in chief.
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Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana
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npr.org
Jan 10, 2026

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Johnson discusses the constitutional powers of Congress and the president regarding military actions.

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