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Some Democrats Question Biden Authority On Syria Strikes - NPR
Feb 26, 2021 58 secs

Some Democratic lawmakers on Friday sought justification from the Biden administration for Thursday's airstrikes in Syria, marking the first significant test of President Biden's military approach.

"Offensive military action without congressional approval is not constitutional absent extraordinary circumstances.

The airstrikes, which targeted Iranian-backed militia groups in Eastern Syria, came in response to recent attacks and threats against Americans and coalition personnel in Iraq, the Department of Defense said.

Psaki said the Department of Defense had briefed congressional leadership before the action last night.

But some Democrats questioned the legality of the military response, raising a longstanding debate over presidential and congressional authority over military action.

"While the President has a responsibility to defend the people of the United States, our Constitution is clear that it is the Congress, not the President, who has the authority to declare war," he said in a statement.

Ro Khanna of California made a similar argument: "We cannot stand up for Congressional authorization before military strikes only when there is a Republican President," he said.

At the time, the move prompted calls by Democrats, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, for immediate debate over congressional authority for any future military action

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