James Duvall IV

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.

[Justin Amash @justinamash]

One of the most frequently misrepresented federal statutes—often falsely used to justify unconstitutional presidential war powers—is the War Powers Resolution (or Act) (50 U.S.C. §§ 1541-1550).

If only more people would read it.

Contrary to what you may have heard about the War Powers Resolution, it does not allow the president to take military action for any reason for 60-90 days without congressional approval so long as the president notifies Congress within 48 hours.

Section 1541(c) of the War Powers Resolution states clearly:

"The constitutional powers of the President as Commander-in-Chief to introduce United States Armed Forces into hostilities, or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, are exercised only pursuant to (1) a declaration of war, (2) specific statutory authorization, or (3) a national emergency created by attack upon the United States, its territories or possessions, or its armed forces."

Of the three cited authorities, not one indicates a presidential power to take unilateral (without Congress's approval) offensive military action.

The first two authorities allow the president to take offensive military action but only with Congress's express approval (Article I of the Constitution grants Congress the exclusive power to declare war). The third authority allows the president to take defensive military action without Congress's approval in the event of a specific type of national emergency, a sudden unforeseen attack on the United States (happening too quickly for Congress to meet) necessitating immediate action to protect Americans.

It's for this last situation (or for situations in which the president introduces forces into hostilities unlawfully) that the War Powers Resolution provides for the oft-mentioned 48-hour report to Congress (§ 1543) and 60-day (up to 90-day) timeline (§ 1544). If there's an attack in progress on the United States (i.e., currently happening), we expect the president to respond swiftly to neutralize the attack and protect Americans—and then we will hold the president to account.

The Framers of the Constitution agreed at the debates in the federal convention of 1787 that the president should have the "power to repel sudden attacks" but not the power to otherwise introduce forces into hostilities without congressional approval.

The War Powers Resolution does not confer any new authority on the president to take offensive military action without congressional approval—nor could it under our Constitution. It instead checks the president when, as the Framers contemplated, the president introduces our Armed Forces into hostilities to repel a sudden attack.

[Free_Ross @Free_Ross]

Ross was just granted a FULL AND UNCONDITIONAL PARDON by @realDonaldTrump. Words cannot express how grateful we are.

President Trump is a man of his word and he just saved Ross's life. ROSS IS A FREE MAN!!!!!

[Being Libertarian @beinlibertarian]

Free Ross Ulbricht.

Pass it on.

[. @dookiebettsss]

4 years ago today. i forever miss you 35

[Scott Hanselman 🌮 @shanselman]

Please watch our “highly technical talk” #msbuild

[Justin Amash @justinamash]

I’ve been humbled in recent weeks by the many people who have urged me to run for Senate in Michigan and to do so by joining the Republican primary.

They see what I see: contenders for the seat who are uninspired, unserious, and unprepared to tackle the chief impediment to liberty and economic prosperity—an overgrown and abusive government that strives to centralize power and snuff out individualism. The people of Michigan and our country deserve better.

Today I’m launching the Justin Amash for Senate Exploratory Committee as I consider entering the race.

We need a principled, consistent constitutional conservative in the Senate—someone with a record of taking on the bipartisan oligarchy, defending sound money and free speech, fighting the surveillance state and military-industrial complex, and protecting all our rights. The stakes are high: freedom, social cooperation, and human progress itself.

Let me know if you’re ready to meet this challenge with me, and thanks for your continuing encouragement.

[DrLupo @DrLupo]

Under 2 hours until go time.

#BuildAgainstCancer Day 1 starts at 12PM Central, benefitting @StJude!

Watch -> https://t.co/o4FcRyjTHE
Donate -> https://t.co/cluArqnLs0

[Los Angeles Dodgers @Dodgers]

The best in Sho. Welcome to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani!

ロサンゼルス・ドジャースへようこそ、大谷翔平！

[Everyday Astronaut @Erdayastronaut]

How hot-staging works and what the norminal flight trajectory should look like for tomorrow’s #starship launch! Our 4K feed is spectacular and we have a lot of goodies that will be activated just before T-0!!!

[James Duvall IV @jamesduvall]

@ShaZ___01 @jowrotethis I'd love to see you and @davechensky give it another go. Can't wait for the show.

[James Duvall IV @jamesduvall]

@aleckeyl Awesome! I've been so tempted to buy one. Just don't find myself using a screwdriver very often.
Let me know how it works out for you. Maybe I'll find an excuse.

[The Filmcast @thefilmcastpod]

Our 2022 Summer Movie Wager Results episode is now available in its entirety on YouTube! Come watch our reactions as everyone (except Germain, mostly) eats shit about all the terrible predictions we made this year! https://t.co/10JRK9N3eN

[The Daily Show @TheDailyShow]

Fox News talking about Hillary but make the footage the Trump raid

[Los Angeles Dodgers @Dodgers]

Legend.

[Scott Hanselman 🌮 @shanselman]

Folks in the US, don’t forget to order your free Covid tests https://t.co/harrQfengE

[James Duvall IV @jamesduvall]

🔴 LIVE - Build Against Cancer 2021 - benefitting St. Jude Children's Res... https://t.co/JEkvMi76aX via @YouTube

[DrLupo @DrLupo]

December 18th @ 12 PM Central for 24 hours.

https://t.co/Grf4pQAgvK

#BAC2021

Benefitting @Stjude. ❤️💜

[Simone Giertz @SimoneGiertz]

I built a mechanical table with a hidden table top for puzzles.

[Inspiration4 @inspiration4x]

It's launch day! Follow #Inspiration4 for more throughout the day. 🚀 https://t.co/oZelADuqfq