Trump Defies War Powers Act, Iran Strikes Continue

0:00On May 1st, President Trump just dropped a bombshell, saying the War Powers Act is straight up unconstitutional, so no congressional green light needed for the ongoing obstacles to run. The joint U.S.-Israeli strikes kicked off on February 28th, but he didn't notify Congress until March 2nd, hitting that 60-day deadline. Right now, to keep things rolling without a vote. Presidents from both sides have dodged this law for decades, running military moves without formal approval and calling it non-binding. Trump pointed out it's never been enforced before, asking why his team should be the first to bother while staying in touch with lawmakers. Folks are fired up on Capitol Hill. The Senate shot down a resolution to end the conflict for the sixth time, 50-47, with Senator Susan Collins and Senator Rand Paul. Joining most Democrats in favor, but Senator John Federman voting no as the lone Democrat against it. Secretary of War Pete Higgsf testified that a ceasefire with Iran since April 8th pauses the clock, even though the law has no such loophole.

1:03Senator Kevin Kramer said he'd back a war authorization if Trump asked, but like others, he questions if the Vietnam era act even holds up under the Constitution. This back and forth keeps the debate alive on who really calls the shots in wartime, with the actions still in play as talks heat up. That wraps U.S. News Today, brought to you with AI, I'm Corey with The Story.