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Can a president declare war without consulting Congress? Here's what to know

Scott Neuman

June 23, 2025

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. Dan Caine discusses the mission details of a strike on Iran during a news conference at the Pentagon on June 22, 2025 in Arlington, Va. (Getty Images)

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