Trump's Iran War Deadline: Partisan Standoff

0:00It's April 30th, Global News Today starts now, AI powered and always on. President Trump hits a key deadline tomorrow, May 1st, on the Iran War that kicked off February 28th, with U.S. and Israeli air strikes. Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, he's got to wrap it up, get Congress on board, or snag a 30-day extension for troop, safety. But ending the fight looks way off the table right now. Earlier this week, word as the administration might just notify Congress for that extension, or call the shaky ceasefire with Tehran, the real end to. Hostilities. It's turned superpartisan too. Democrats keep pushing resolutions to pull forces out, or force a vote, but Trump's Republicans holding narrow. Majorities in both chambers shut them down every time. Americans aren't feeling this war at all, with polls showing it's tanking Trump's approval to his lowest. This term, especially as gas and living costs, skyrocket and folks blame the conflict. Six months out from midterm elections that could flip Congress, the pressures mounting on both sides.

1:04Meanwhile, Trump gets a briefing today on potential fresh strikes to push Iran back to the table, which could restart the 60-day clock-like. Presidents do all the time. Iran warns of long, painful hits on U.S. spots of a tax resume, messing with plans to rally a coalition for the straight-of-war moves. White House folks say they're chatting with lawmakers, but no word on seeking full-war authorization yet. A few Republicans might rethink after tomorrow, though most stick tight to Trump keep eyes peeled as this standoff drags on.