An old U.S. war law is now putting pressure on Donald Trump. On Friday, the 60-day deadline for the war against Iran expires—and without congressional support, the conflict could enter a new political showdown.
A legal and political battle is brewing in Washington. At the center of it all is War Powers Resolution from 1973, a law that limits how long a president can wage war without congressional approval. As the deadline approaches—Friday, May 1—the question arises as to whether Trump will be forced to choose between seeking support or defying the pressure, reports The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
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