Trump Administration Debates Iran War Powers Act Deadline
The Trump administration faced scrutiny and debate over its compliance with the War Powers Act, which requires Congressional approval for military action against Iran after 60 days. Officials claimed the "clock was paused" or the conflict had ended, leading to disagreement among lawmakers.
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Hegseth says clock paused on deadline to seek approval for Iran war
The US defence secretary says the timer for the president to report to Congress "pauses or stops" in a ceasefire.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asserted an ongoing ceasefire “pauses” the clock on the 60-day deadline to end hostilities in Iran or seek congressional approval.
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Pete Hegseth argued that a ceasefire agreement with Iran more than three weeks ago ‘means the 60 day clock pauses, or stops’ Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the day. Today marks 60 days since the Trump administration notified Congress that it was carrying out strikes on Iran – meaning that under the War Powers Act of 1973, today is the deadline for Donald Trump to either end the Iran war or seek congress...
By Vivian Ho
Read full article →Has the US-Iran ceasefire reset the clock on War Powers Act deadline?
Defence secretary claims hostilities have ceased, but lawmakers say US forces remain active despite halted air raids.
Read full article →Trump is supposed to get Congress’ approval when the Iran war hits 60 days. Lawmakers can’t agree when that is - CNN
Trump is supposed to get Congress’ approval when the Iran war hits 60 days. Lawmakers can’t agree when that is CNN
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