But the mother of congressional prerogatives (enshrined in Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 of the Constitution) is the power to declare war.
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Andreas Kluth,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
The invocation of self-evident truths and inherent rights is a warrant for the destruction of existing order, a rhetorical erasure not only of the divine right of kings but also, more generally, of the prerogatives of power.
Locals speak of few opportunities for young people.
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Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Programs designed to use dialogue to bridge division among college students are increasingly common on campuses, a vehicle to combat an issue some say is prevalent in higher education — the lack of conversations, and the opportunities to have them.
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