March 2, 2026executivewar powersIran policynational securityconstitutional law
Trump notifies Congress under War Powers Resolution that US military strikes against Iran have begun
President Trump submits formal notification to Congress under 50 U.S.C. Section 1544(b) of the War Powers Resolution, reporting that U.S. military forces have conducted strikes against Iran under Operation Epic Fury. The notification starts the statutory 60-day clock, giving Congress until approximately April 28, 2026 to authorize or terminate the operation.