However, the complex history of the War Powers Resolution clock demonstrates it is a toothless milestone. The Trump administration signaled on April 30, 2026, that it would ignore that deadline, set ...

President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine pictured in January. (Alex Brandon/AP) “In no part of the constitution is more wisdom to ...

Mr. Chairman and members of the Committee: Thank you for inviting my views on the perennial constitutional dilemmas related to the use of force by the American government. Those dilemmas become ...

The vote on a Democratic resolution to rein in Mr. Trump's authority to strike Iran was 212-212, falling just short of a ...

Iran’s recent military escalation, including ship seizures, mine threats, and unprecedented strikes on U.S. bases, is converging with a looming War Powers Resolution deadline that could force Congress ...

Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., speaks during a press briefing on the Iran war powers resolution at the Capitol, Monday, March 9, 2026, in Washington. Credit: Rod Lamkey, Jr. / AP This story has been ...

Senate Republicans are divided over how to handle the 60-day mark of the military conflict against Iran, with some arguing that Congress would need to vote to continue military action beyond the ...

Per the War Powers Resolution, President Trump must now seek congressional approval to continue military operations in the ...

May 1, 2026, marks the 60th day of Operation Epic Fury in Iran – a symbolically significant date designating when a president who has mounted unilateral military operations must receive Congressional ...