Pentagon calls timeout on War Powers
Summary
Senate Republicans are asking the Trump administration to explain how it counts the 60-day limit under the War Powers Act for military action against Iran, which started on February 28. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the 60-day clock could pause during a ceasefire, but Democrats disagree and say military blockades still count as hostilities.Key Facts
- The War Powers Act requires the president to get Congress’s approval or end military actions after 60 days.
- The first U.S. strikes against Iran occurred on February 28.
- Defense Secretary Hegseth testified that the 60-day limit might pause during a ceasefire.
- Senate Republicans seem open to the idea that the clock can pause.
- Democrats argue that blockades and other actions still count as hostilities, so the clock should continue.
- Senators expect the administration to provide a formal explanation of their position soon.
- This situation is similar to a 2011 dispute during the Libya conflict about what counts as hostilities.
- Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Sen. Roger Wicker is not very worried about the 60-day deadline.
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