Trump administration rejects need for Iran war Congressional approval despite deadline – US politics live
Summary
The Trump administration has refused to seek Congress’s approval to continue military action against Iran, arguing that a recent ceasefire stops the 60-day War Powers Act countdown. Senate Republicans blocked a resolution that would have required Congress to authorize further conflict, while some Republicans expressed support for limiting presidential war powers.Key Facts
- The War Powers Act requires the president to seek congressional approval or end hostilities within 60 days.
- The Trump administration notified Congress about strikes on Iran 60 days ago but claims the ceasefire stops the timer.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified that the ceasefire means the 60-day deadline "pauses or stops."
- Senate Republicans twice blocked a Democrat-led resolution to limit the conflict without congressional approval.
- Two Republicans, Susan Collins and Rand Paul, voted with Democrats to support war powers limits.
- President Trump has threatened to reduce U.S. troops in Spain, Italy, and possibly Germany over criticism of the Iran war.
- Congress passed a 45-day extension of a surveillance law allowing warrantless spying by intelligence agencies.
- The Department of Justice’s demand for voter data faces resistance even from some conservative states.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.