White House having ‘active conversations’ with Congress on authorizing Iran war

EXCLUSIVE — President Donald Trump‘s team is discussing requesting congressional authorization for the war in Iran, a senior White House official tells the Washington Examiner. Congress has not yet voted to authorize Operation Epic Fury, Trump’s Iranian military campaign, which means that Trump has until Friday to force a vote because of the 60-day legality window set forth in the War Powers Resolution of 1973. Trump can grant himself a one-time 30-day extension, subject to limitations on offensive operations.

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