After 60 days of war in Iran, does US Congress want a say?
Author: Joseph StepanskyPublished on: April 28, 2026Country: United States
Politics

May 1 will mark 60 days since US President Donald Trump notified Congress of the US-Israel attacks on Iran, which began on February 28. According to the War Powers Act of 1973, the president must obtain congressional authorization to continue military actions beyond this period. However, presidents have often pushed the limits of this deadline, and Congress has rarely responded. The question remains whether lawmakers want to assert their authority in this conflict.
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