Trump Administration Dismisses Congressional Approval for Iran Conflict Amid War Powers Deadline
Trump administration rejects need for Iran war Congressional approval despite deadline – US politics live
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The Trump administration has rejected the need for Congressional approval regarding military actions in Iran, despite the 60-day deadline set by the War Powers Act of 1973. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claims that a recent ceasefire agreement pauses the clock, while Senate Republicans blocked a resolution aimed at limiting military action.
- 01The Trump administration asserts that a ceasefire agreement pauses the War Powers Act deadline.
- 02Senate Republicans have blocked multiple Democratic resolutions regarding military action in Iran.
- 03Some Republicans, including Susan Collins and Rand Paul, have shown support for Congressional involvement in war decisions.
- 04The War Powers Act mandates a 60-day deadline for Congressional authorization of military action.
- 05Trump has threatened to withdraw troops from Spain and Italy amid criticism of his Middle East policies.
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Today marks 60 days since the Trump administration notified Congress of military strikes on Iran, triggering the deadline under the War Powers Act of 1973 for either ending hostilities or seeking Congressional approval. However, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified that a ceasefire agreement reached with Iran pauses this deadline, stating that hostilities have effectively terminated. Senate Republicans have repeatedly blocked Democratic efforts to limit military action in Iran, with the latest resolution proposed by Adam Schiff failing for the sixth time. Despite this, some Republican senators, including Susan Collins and Rand Paul, have expressed support for Congressional oversight on war decisions, emphasizing that the President's authority has limits. In related news, Trump has threatened troop withdrawals from Spain and Italy following criticism of his Middle East strategy, and Congress has approved a 45-day extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, allowing warrantless spying.
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The ongoing military actions in Iran and the lack of Congressional oversight could lead to increased tensions and potential escalation of conflict, affecting U.S. military personnel and international relations.
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