Authority to Launch Nuclear Forces Topic of White Paper From CRS
December 12, 2025
December 12, 2025
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10521) on Dec. 11, 2025, by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink:
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Authority to Launch Nuclear Forces
The U.S. President has sole authority to authorize the use of U.S. nuclear weapons. This authority is inherent in his constitutional role as Commander in Chief. The President can seek advice from his senior military leaders; those militar . . .
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Authority to Launch Nuclear Forces
The U.S. President has sole authority to authorize the use of U.S. nuclear weapons. This authority is inherent in his constitutional role as Commander in Chief. The President can seek advice from his senior military leaders; those militar . . .