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President George W. Bush signs a resolution authorizing the use of force against Iraq on Oct. 16, 2002, in the East Room of the White House. Sen. Jesse Helms, R-N.C., from left, Sen. John Warner, R-Va., Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., Rep. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., Sen. Joseph Lieberman, D-Conn., Speaker the House Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., Rep. Tom Lantos, D-Calif., and Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., surround Bush. (Ron Edmonds/AP)

Dan Tully: 2001’s Authorization for Use of Military Force is being treated like a forever law for forever wars

September 21, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Congress can restore balance to our government’s war powers in three steps.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Dec. 2, 2025, in Washington. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)

Dan Tully: Pete Hegseth’s contempt for military rules of engagement on display in the Caribbean

December 5, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

I served as a military lawyer and believe Pete Hegseth's controversial strike in the Caribbean is a violation of international law.

Members of the National Guard stand in front of the federal building during “No Kings Day” in downtown Los Angeles on June 14, 2025. (Carlin Stiehl/Los Angeles Times)

Dan Tully: I trust my fellow service members will abide by the Constitution

June 23, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

American military members are trained at understanding the conditions under which it is lawful to use force.