Donald Trump Is Acting Within the Law Over Iran War, Todd Blanche Says

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has defended President Donald Trump’s handling of the conflict with Iran, insisting the administration is acting within the law, even as a key deadline passed without congressional approval to continue military operations.The Trump administration is facing growing legal and political scrutiny over its military involvement in Iran, with questions mounting over whether ongoing U.S. activity in the region exceeds the limits set by federal law.Speaking in an interview with NBC's Kristen Welker, Blanche rejected suggestions that the United States is currently at war with Iran, pointing instead to a ceasefire and the absence of recent hostilities.The comments come as the White House faces increased scrutiny over its compliance with the War Powers Act, which requires congressional authorization for military action lasting longer than 60 days—the U.S. and Israel began operations against Iran on February 28.War Powers Deadline Sparks Legal Debate...The 60-day deadline passed Friday without Congress approving continued military engagement. In a letter to lawmakers, Trump asserted that hostilities with Iran had “terminated,” despite the continued presence of U.S. armed forces in the region. The move effectively sidestepped the legal requirement for congressional approval, with Republican lawmakers largely declining to challenge the president’s position.The situation