Powers
Americannoun
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The War Powers Act requires presidents to notify Congress when they send troops into battle.
From Slate • Jun. 29, 2026
The Supreme Court ruled International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs illegal in February, with over $160 billion collected.
From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026
The vote marks the first time that both chambers of Congress have approved a concurrent resolution instructing a president to end a military action since the War Powers Resolution of 1973 was enacted.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
Earlier in the boom, large tech companies could largely pay for their own infrastructure buildout, giving them an advantage over smaller competitors, according to Powers.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026
“This is Barbara Gay Powers, the wife of Francis Gary Powers. And I just wanted to inform you that I am flying to Athens, Greece, tomorrow morning to be with my husband.”
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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