Biden Questioned on Yemen Strikes Legality by Bipartisan Group of Senators
• Bipartisan group of 4 senators sent letter to Biden questioning his legal authority to strike Houthis in Yemen • Senators acknowledged right to defensive strikes, but raised concerns about offensive action without congressional approval • Letter signed by Sens. Tim Kaine, Todd Young, Chris Murphy, and Mike Lee • White House defends "legal authorities" for strikes, cites Article 2 of Constitution • Senators urge Biden to explain legal interpretation of self-defense and authority to defend foreign ships, warn of risk of escalation into another war without congressional approval