Letters from an American

Will We Choose the Rule of Law?

May 2, 2026·9 min·4-min readnarrativenews
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President Donald Trump attempts to bypass the War Powers Act by declaring a ceasefire to halt the 60-day military engagement clock, despite ongoing hostilities including a blockade and attacks, sparking constitutional and international legal concerns. The episode underscores a growing cri

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Donald TrumpDwight D. EisenhowerHeather Cox RichardsonPete HegsethMike JohnsonChuck GrassleyRichard BlumenthalAdam Smith

Books

Federalist No. 26by Alexander Hamilton

Research & Papers

Just Security analysisby Tess Bridgman and Una A. Hathaway

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Breaking NewsCongressForeign PolicyMilitary HistorySupreme CourtUs Politics

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