military action

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The War Powers Act has historically proven difficult to enforce, with courts generally reluctant to intervene in disputes between Congress and the White House over military action.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The UN court has in recent days been hearing from representatives of Venezuela and Guyana over the centuries-old dispute that has at times threatened to spill over into military action.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

Von Wilpert has strongly criticized the prospect of unilateral military action, particularly regarding Iran.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Axios also reported that Trump is set to receive a briefing Thursday on new options for potential military action.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

He had a breezy highway driving style, but when making any kind of maneuver he snapped into military action, pummeling the wheel with strong hands.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides