President Donald Trump is under pressure to meet a looming deadline this Friday regarding military actions against Iran, as required by the War Powers Resolution. The 60-day limit began on March 2nd, when Trump notified Congress of ongoing hostilities. Under the resolution, any continued military engagement beyond that period requires congressional approval. However, deep divisions remain between the administration and lawmakers over how the timeline should be interpreted and whether certain diplomatic developments affect its applicability.
On Thursday, Pete Hegseth stated that a ceasefire with Iran effectively pauses the 60-day clock, introducing further uncertainty into the legal and political debate. This claim has intensified disputes about the scope of congressional authority in foreign military operations and whether diplomatic efforts can reset or suspend the deadline. The situation underscores the tension between executive power and legislative oversight in national security decisions.