Trump's power to fight Iran without approval ends today under War Powers Resolution

On February 28, President Donald Trump authorized military strikes against Iran. It has now been over 60 days since the first bombs fell. Legally, that means Trump must either cease operations or get permission from Congress to continue. Instead, he split the difference: continuing operations while simply saying they've ended. In 1973, Congress passed the War Powers Resolution. Though the U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power "to declare war," the War Powers Resolution enshrined into law the president's ability to deploy troops "into hostilities, or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances." In return, he must wrap things up within 60 days, unless Congress votes to continue the operation. Trump notified the Senate in writing on March 2, and May 1 marks 60 days. That means Trump must either immediately withdraw or ask Congress for more time. Lawmakers, even those in his own party, expressed hesitation at extending hostilities. "From the beginning, my position has been that the President's actions in Iran have been consistent with his legal authority under the War Powers Resolution of 1973. However, that same law is clear that after 60 days, military action must begin to wind down unless