powers

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Under the War Powers Act, presidents have 60 days to obtain congressional approval after introducing US forces into hostilities.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

During his stint as high representative, Paddy Ashdown memorably wielded these so-called "Bonn Powers" sacking 60 Bosnian-Serb officials in one day in 2004 for refusing to cooperate with the Hague Tribunal.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Let’s not all feel like it’s in the rearview,” said JP Powers, chief investment officer at RWA Wealth Partners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Music and cultural figures like director Jim Jarmusch, Kid Congo Powers, and Cold Cave’s Wesley Eisold mourned Foreman’s death on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

John Kennedy and aide Dave Powers were sitting in the White House living quarters having a late supper of roast chicken when Bobby walked in.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin