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1. A Tale of Three Headlines

Author:
David Boaz
Publication Date:
08-2018
Content Type:
Policy Brief
Institution:
The Cato Institute
Abstract:
Democrats accuse President Trump of abuse of executive power and “thinking he is a dictator.” But then, Republicans made similar charges about President Obama. They all have a point. At least since the administration of Franklin D. Roosevelt, there has been a flow of power from civil society to government, from the states to the federal government, and from Congress to the executive branch. But a recent newspaper headline reminded me of some other headlines that tell a story.
Topic:
International Affairs
Political Geography:
America

2. Repeal, Don’t Replace, the AUMF

Author:
Gene Healy
Publication Date:
08-2018
Content Type:
Policy Brief
Institution:
The Cato Institute
Abstract:
For the past 17 years, presidents have used the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) as a blank check to wage war whenever and wherever they please. Congress is now debating several replacement AUMFs—but these, too, pose the danger of granting the president far broader war powers than the Constitution envisioned. At a Capitol Hill Briefing, Cato’s GENE HEALY and JOHNGLASER made the case for repealing, rather than replacing, the AUMF.
Topic:
International Affairs
Political Geography:
America