The discussion centers on the political and legal implications of presidential actions under the War Powers Act. Matt highlights a historical pattern where actions by presidents from Gerald Ford to Joe Biden have faced bipartisan criticism for allegedly violating the War Powers Act. Specific examples include Ronald Reagan’s actions in Grenada and Libya, and Donald Trump’s actions in Syria and Iran. Matt argues that these criticisms are often politically motivated and that the War Powers Act allows presidential actions in cases of national emergency or attack on U.S. forces.
Maine's two U.S. Senators were split on a resolution aimed at blocking further military action in Iran without Congressional authorization that failed in the Senate on Wednesday.
Savannah Guthrie made an off-camera appearance Thursday at NBC's "Today" show studios to thank colleagues for their support since her mother Nancy went missing from her Arizona home a month ago.
President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting criticism over her leadership of the department, including the handling of the administration's immigration crackdown and disaster response.
A new investigation into the Catholic Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, shows that an estimated 75 priests abused more than 300 children since 1950, with the state's top law enforcement chief warning Wednesday that the scope of the abuse is likely much bigger.
Jasmine Crockett on Wednesday conceded the Democratic primary in the Texas Senate race to James Talarico. The congresswoman called on the party to unify behind the state representative, who clinched the nomination overnight.
