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Podcast: Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show
Episode: DDH - The Chaco War
Description: It has been long established that the  President has plenary powers when it comes to the foreign affairs of the nation.  Wide latitude and power has been generally understood to be within the purview  of the executive, as the Constitution is less than precise as to who exactly  does what - other than advising and consenting on treaties.
Like many things though, that was not  always the case. For much of our history it was presumed - by the Presidents and  the Courts - that Congress was supreme. Rare was the President who would act on  foreign affairs...