Ostrolenk speaks with Kurt Couchman, Vice President of Public Policy at Defense Priorities. Ostrolenk and Couchman discuss the United State’s current military operations around the world and what Congress should do to reclaim its war powers. The 2001 and 2002 authorizations for use of military force (AUMF) remain the basis for many military operations, although Congress has not given authorization to the President for military action in countries such as Syria and Iraq. Couchman further details the pros and cons of having a sunset clause on the current AUMFs versus repealing and replacing. Lastly, Couchman discusses Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) and possible new rounds of BRAC. To learn more about Kurt Couchman and the work of Defense Priorities, visit their website at www.defensepriorities.org.