War Powers Act deadline pressures Trump on Iran

A 60-day legal deadline is increasing political and legal pressure on President Donald Trump regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran. According to the 1973 War Powers Act, the President must obtain authorization from Congress or withdraw troops if military operations continue for more than 60 days. The war with Iran has proceeded without such official authorization, and the approaching deadline has prompted calls from lawmakers in both parties for a resolution or an end to the conflict. The New York Times reports that this statutory requirement is now a significant factor in the domestic debate over the war.