Congress Skips War-Powers Check as Iran Conflict Passes Deadline

With the 60-day War Powers Act deadline expired, Congress largely refrained from blocking or authorizing Trump’s Iran campaign. Democrats say a ceasefire doesn’t end the war and the U.S. blockade still constitutes ongoing hostilities, while Republicans resist further constraints though some, like Sen. Lisa Murkowski, push for a restrained AUMF. Trump has claimed the conflict is terminated, yet the administration now faces roughly a 30-day window to wind down actions in Iran absent congressional authorization, and Democrats warn of potential legal action if Congress is sidelined.