The newspaper reports that under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, the US president had 60 days to continue military action without legislative approval, that is, until May 1

Under law, Trump needs Congressional approval to continue war, experts say, but Congress may avoid the issue altogether.

The newspaper reports that under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, the US president had 60 days to continue military action without legislative approval, that is, until May 1

The White House said congressional authorization to continue the war past Friday’s 60-day deadline isn’t necessary, because the war has been terminated.

Administration officials argue that the deadline may not apply, claiming that a ceasefire with Iran effectively ended “hostilities” under the law.

White House signals it will ignore Friday’s War Powers cut-off, arguing April ceasefire paused hostilities.

Pete Hegseth argued that a ceasefire agreement with Iran more than three weeks ago ‘means the 60 day clock pauses, or stops’

The US defence secretary says the timer for the president to report to Congress "pauses or stops" in a ceasefire.

The Trump administration has shown no interest in seeking congressional approval at all.

Trump administration officials said the cease-fire between the United States and Iran paused the 60-day clock that required an end to the conflict.

"Republicans are out of excuses and should join Democrats and stop this war," said one congressional Democrat. "Let's put the pressure on."