248 - Yemen, War Powers Resolution, & Conflict

Just what is going on in Yemen and why are people debating the War Powers Resolution? In this episode I distill the issue down and review my view on whether President Biden was correct in his call to strike targets in Yemen.

S O U R C E S

What Was the War Powers Resolution of 1973?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=barQHoh3krc

How Yemeni rebels are wrecking the global economy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T53qWE4Grck

War Powers Resolution: https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/house-joint-resolution/542

Nixon'S Veto (pdf file): https://www.senate.gov/legislative/vetoes/messages/NixonR/HJRes542-Hdoc-93-171.pdf

Houthi attacks on shipping in Red Sea persist, U.S. and allies strike back: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/houthi-attacks-shipping-red-sea-persist-us-allies-strike-back-2024-01-12/