Senators on both sides are pushing to rewrite the law authorizing military force, untouched for 16 years. Even after airstrikes on Syria the debate is likely to fade fast, White House correspondent John Bennett explains, part of a complex modern war-making power dynamic that favors presidents over Congress.

Show Notes

• Corker Releases AUMF Without an Expiration Date
• White House Has Tepid Response to Corker-Kaine AUMF
• Lawmakers Press Pompeo On Syria Response Without Congressional Approval

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