War Powers Dispute
Senator Tim Kaine continues to put pressure on President Obama’s authority to wage war on ISIS forces. Kaine has been battling the President on his unilateral decision to fight ISIS since June, and a “spirited discussion” between Kaine and Obama confirms the dispute is ongoing.
I could not disagree more. You don’t ask people to sacrifice their lives until the nation has debated and committed to the mission. It’s immoral.
Lawmakers demand ISIS vote
Lawmakers from both sides, President Obama and military leaders are weighing options to expand airstrikes against ISIS. Congress also returns early September. Senator Tim Kaine:
This fight, and the threat posed by ISIL, is serious enough that Congress and the administration must be united on U.S. policy going forward. I urge the administration to use the next two weeks to clearly define the strategy and objectives of its mission against ISIL, then bring it to Congress for a debate and authorization vote.
Kaine also stressed a new vote of authorization is required since the previous authorization of the Iraq war is obsolete.