Biden Defends Airstrikes Against Houthis as Preventative Measure, Faces Congressional Criticism
• White House defends Biden's authority to conduct strikes against Houthis in Yemen • Strikes were in direct response to Houthi attacks that threatened US personnel and civilians • Progressives accuse Biden of violating Constitution by not getting congressional approval • White House argues strikes aim to prevent escalation of conflict, not start a war in Yemen • Houthis threaten US and UK will "have to prepare to pay a heavy price" for the strikes