Lawmakers Debate President’s First Nuclear Strike Authority

Credit: Office of Sen. Bob Corker
President Donald Trump’s threats in response to North Korea’s missile tests have lawmakers on Capitol Hill debating whether any single individual should be allowed to singlehandedly direct a first nuclear strike. Rep. Adam Smith (Wash.), the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee...
Jen DiMascio

Based in Washington, Jen previously managed Aviation Week’s worldwide defense, space and security coverage.

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