The 60-Day Deadline That Could Force Trump’s Hand on Iran

Politics, Geopolitics & Conflict The legal floor under the Iran war is starting to give way. Today marks 60 days since the White House notified Congress that U. S. forces were engaged in hostilities against Iran.

Under the War Powers Resolution, that is the point at which the president either gets congressional authorization or it’s over. The administration is now arguing that the ceasefire with Iran effectively paused the clock.