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

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

Vote comes as 60-day deadline looms, with two GOP backing limits and dispute over whether ceasefire pauses clock

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.

The Trump administration is arguing that the war in Iran has already ended because of the ceasefire that began in early April.

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 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."

Explore the implications of the 60-day rule in the War Powers Act amidst the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict and presidential authority.