Biden could be stripped of war powers as senators look to rein him in after Syria airstrike – as they claim president’s ability to launch military attacks leaves the US on a ‘permanent war footing’

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Joe Biden could be stripped of war powers after a bipartisan bill was introduced by senators on Wednesday Senators Tim Kaine and Todd Young are calling for the repeal of 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for the Use of Military Force The authorizations allow for the use of military force by a US president that have been used to justify years of attacks in the Middle East Kaine says they leave the country on a 'permanent war footing'It comes as Biden is accused of using the authorizations to 'stretch his war powers' after an airstrike in Syria last weekThe president was criticized for failing to consult Congress before the strikeDaily MailBiden could be stripped of war powers as senators look to rein him in after Syria airstrike - as they claim president's ability to launch military attacks

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