"Congress Takes Aim at Trump's Iran War Powers: Senator Demands Approval for Military Action" In a move that could significantly limit the Trump administration's ability to wage war against Iran, Senator Todd Young (R-Indiana) has stated that any renewal of military action would require congressional approval. The senator's comments come after administration officials claimed that the 60-day war powers clock, which is designed to limit the president's ability to engage in military conflict without congressional approval, had stopped running when a ceasefire took effect. However, Young and other lawmakers argue that this interpretation is flawed, and that the clock should continue to tick. As tensions between the US and Iran remain high, the senator's demand for congressional oversight could have major implications for the country's foreign policy.
Sen. Todd Young (R-Indiana) said on Friday that the Trump administration would need to seek congressional approval before renewing military action against Iran, after officials asserted the 60-day war powers clock stopped running when the ceasefire took effect. “The purpose of the War Powers Act was to assert the constitutional responsibility of Congress to declare...
