military action

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Army soldier Gannon Ken Van Dyke now faces federal charges for using classified information to make bets related to the U.S. military action in Venezuela using Polymarket.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

By law, a US president must receive Congress' approval within 60 days of notifying lawmakers of military action, or else cease hostilities.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Von Wilpert has strongly criticized the prospect of unilateral military action, particularly regarding Iran.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

"That same law is clear that after 60 days, military action must begin to wind down unless Congress provides formal authorization," he said, adding that he would not support continued force without lawmakers weighing in.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

He had a breezy highway driving style, but when making any kind of maneuver he snapped into military action, pummeling the wheel with strong hands.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides