Bill says that the White House, Congress and the punditry of the Beltway may ultimately be grateful to a public that weighed in on a potential military strike in Syria.

The real issue for Congress is whether or not to continue relying on "military might as the preferred means of advancing U.S. interests" in the Middle East.

A devastating drought played a significant role in sparking Syria's civil war. Is it an example of future climate change-related conflicts?

Secretary of State John Kerry claims the president has the constitutional power to ignore Congress's vote on Syria. Constitutional scholars disagree.