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I'm not exactly sure when it started but I've been amazed at how weak Congress is. Presidents are basically conducting war without Congressional approval, signing 'trade deals', vast executive orders, etc. all while Congress twiddle their thumbs. The judiciary and executive have way more power than Congress right now.

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They do have Congressional approval. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Authorization_for_Use_of_Milit... and continuing funding.

AUMF doesnt authorize any of the operations going on in Africa. From the ouster of the Libyan leader which has led to a brutal civil war to operations in the Sahel region fighting various smaller terrorist groups.

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