Powers
Americannoun
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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
A senior Trump administration official said: "For War Powers Resolution purposes, the hostilities that began on Saturday, February 28 have terminated."
From BBC • May 1, 2026
But if the recent past is any indication, Powers noted, it might not take much to get the rally back on track.
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
But any negotiations with the Soviets over an Abel-for-Powers trade would need to take place at a level far above Oliver Powers and his lawyer.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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