War Powers Push Tests Constitutional Limits | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 1m

Democrats are reigniting the war powers debate with a new congressional resolution aimed at curbing presidential authority to deploy troops without approval — a move that’s been tried before, vetoed, and largely ignored. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer demands every senator weigh in, framing the vote as a constitutional showdown over who gets to decide when America goes to war. While the president can still block these measures, the real power lies in forcing public accountability and keeping the issue front and center. Even if the resolutions don’t change policy, they keep the…