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Senate Republicans debate War Powers Act clock with Pentagon on Iran campaign

Senate Republicans are seeking clarification from the Trump administration regarding the interpretation of the 60-day clock under the War Powers Act for military operations against Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suggested the clock could pause during a ceasefire, a view that has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats who argue any hostilities, such as a blockade, should count towards the deadline. This debate mirrors a past conflict between Congress and the Obama administration over military involvement in Libya. AI

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Senate Republicans debate War Powers Act clock with Pentagon on Iran campaign

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 · Hans Nichols ·

    Pentagon calls timeout on War Powers

    <p>Senate Republicans are calling on the Trump administration to clarify how it is interpreting the 60-day clock under the War Powers Act in its <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/30/trump-military-plans-iran-briefing-centcom" target="_blank">military campaign against Iran.</…