July 17th, 2025 - PTS host Joy Votrobek discusses ASCF Senior Fellow Alan Dowd's latest article called "A Half Century War." While Congress has not declared war on Iran, the U.S. has been in numerous conflicts with Iran since 1979. We explore these conflicts and the power struggle between Congress and the Executive Branch. The United States Congress has not formally declared war since World War II. The War Powers Resolution of 1973 sought to limit the president's ability to engage U.S. forces (to a 90-day limit) without congressional approval. Yet, military actions have continued under various justifications, often resulting in prolonged conflicts. The absence of a formal declaration of war has shaped U.S. policy, raising important questions about the role of Congress in matters of war and peace.
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