Donald Trump Is Acting Within the Law Over Iran War, Todd Blanche Says
Summary
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said President Donald Trump is following the law in his military actions related to Iran. Although U.S. forces remain active in the region, the administration says a ceasefire means the conflict has ended and no new congressional approval is needed.Key Facts
- The U.S. and Israel began military operations against Iran on February 28, 2026.
- The War Powers Act requires Congress to approve military action lasting more than 60 days.
- The 60-day deadline passed without Congress approving continued military operations.
- President Trump stated in a letter to Congress that hostilities with Iran have ended due to a ceasefire.
- U.S. forces continue a naval blockade of Iranian ports despite the ceasefire.
- The acting attorney general said there has been no recent fighting between U.S. and Iranian forces.
- The administration argues that the ceasefire stops the 60-day War Powers clock.
- Republican lawmakers have mostly not challenged the president’s claim that the conflict has ended.
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