War Powers Act (1973)

Hegseth Says Cease-Fire Stops Clock on Deadline to Seek Approval for Iran War

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The defense secretary testified on the eve of the 60-day mark of the war, a major statutory deadline for the president to withdraw forces or seek approval from Congress to continue the fight.

How the War Powers Act Could Pressure Trump to End the Iran War

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A decades-old law allows the president to wage war without congressional approval for 60 days, then limits his options for continuing. President Trump may seek to get around it.