The Real Reason Trump Doesn't Want Congress To Vote on War Powers

Hint: It's not that he's afraid of losing the vote

Friends,

Today marks 60 days since the start of Trump’s failed war in Iran. The U.S. Constitution (Article I, Section 8) gives Congress the power “To declare War,” and the War Powers Resolution of 1973 — enacted over Nixon’s veto — mandates that troops be withdrawn within 60 days unless Congress extends the deadline or declares war.

On Thursday, Defense …