Live updates: Trump says he doesn't need Congress to authorize Iran conflict
President Donald Trump sent letters to Congress explaining that he doesn't need authorization for ongoing military operations in Iran, despite the conflict hitting the 60-day mark. The Senate voted to reject a war powers resolution for the sixth time, failing in a 47-50 vote.
President Donald Trump sent letters to Congress stating that he doesn't need authorization for ongoing military operations in Iran due to the ongoing ceasefire. The 1973 War Powers Resolution requires the president to seek authorization after an ongoing military conflict hits the 60-day threshold, which it did this week. The Senate voted 47-50 to reject a war powers resolution, with Sen. Susan Collins breaking with Republicans for the first time. Trump also threatened to raise tariffs on truck and car imports from the European Union. A federal appeals court granted Louisiana's request to reinstate a nationwide requirement that abortion pills be dispensed in person, limiting access to medication abortions.
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