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Have recent presidents of both parties ordered military attacks without congressional approval like Donald Trump did in Iran?

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch June 24, 2025June 24, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Yes. Donald Trump, Joe Biden and Barack Obama all ordered airstrikes without congressional approval.

Cruel and Unusual?, Government, Health & Welfare, Justice & Safety

President Obama: Solitary confinement ‘not smart’ and ‘not going to make us safer’

by Dee J. Hall / Wisconsin WatchAugust 23, 2015August 19, 2015 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Money & Politics Column

GOP has edge in fall elections

by Bill Lueders April 22, 2014July 29, 2016 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Money & Politics Column

Court ruling blamed for record spending

by Bill Lueders January 29, 2013July 29, 2016 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Money & Politics Column

Gun law push will face pushback

by Bill Lueders January 2, 2013July 29, 2016 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Money & Politics Column

TV ads reviled, but effective

by Bill Lueders November 13, 2012July 29, 2016 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Money & Politics Column

Record spending brings little change

by Bill Lueders November 7, 2012July 29, 2016 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Obama preaches to choir in Madison

by Bill Lueders November 5, 2012January 9, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Money & Politics Column

Cheeseheads frugal in presidential race

by Bill Lueders October 30, 2012July 29, 2016 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Money & Politics Column

Campaigns embrace new technologies

by Bill Lueders October 23, 2012July 29, 2016 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Government, Money & Politics

A house divided

by Bill Lueders October 18, 2012July 29, 2016 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Money & Politics Column

Presidential race: Ads will tell if state’s in play

by Bill Lueders September 18, 2012July 29, 2016 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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