War Powers Act Blocks Trump's Iran Quagmire
May 5, 2026·about 4 hours ago·via Informed Comment

The War Powers Resolution of 1973 stands as a critical check on executive overreach, requiring Congress to approve military actions beyond 60 days or order troop withdrawal. Thursday marks exactly 60 days since President Trump's military engagement in Iran began, triggering this constitutional safeguard rooted in Article I, Section 8, which reserves war declarations for Congress. Read more about this...