[central_va]

Technically, that would require the Defense secretary to determine that the move is in the national interest and to notify Congress — a move that in the past has meant sign-off from top House and Senate lawmakers, but that Trump might try to execute without that assent.

Technically I think that is crap and I don't believe that. Where is that codified? Tradition or some such BS?

[Olog-hai]

Sounds like fake news to me all right.

[amihow]

It is a law, passed by Congress. Got to wonder if it is Constitutional. It sure deprives the military commander of the power to defend the country.

[Lean-Right]

“— a move that in the past has meant sign-off from top House and Senate lawmakers, but that Trump might try to execute without that assent.”

Not true...Trump has sole authority to
declare a national emergency, but the
secretary of defense must agree with
with the president’s stated conditions.
Congress can offer resolutions to end
the national emergency every six months
after the emergency is declared. And
Trump can reject those recommendations
if he deems they don’t help to rectify
the emergency. There are 28 national
emergencies still in effect. SCOTUS
shies away from getting involved.