Iran war set to blow past 60-day mark

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: The Hill

04/29/26 6:52 AM ET


The war between the U.S. and Iran is set to run past the 60-day mark this week, a key milestone in the War Powers Act, which some Republicans have said could be a turning point in their in their support for ongoing operations in the Middle East.

The Senate is set to vote on another war powers resolution as soon as Wednesday, the latest in a string of such measures that Democrats have introduced in an attempt to restrict President Trump from taking further action against Iran without congressional approval. The resolutions have all failed in the face of widespread Republican opposition.

But some Republicans have signaled hesitancy about allowing Trump to continue unchecked as the 60th day of the war approaches Friday.

The War Powers Act permits the president to deploy U.S. forces for up to 60 days, if there is an “imminent threat” to the country, without Congress’s authorization, but requires approval past that point

Read more: https://thehill.com/newsletters/morning-report/5854372-iran-war-nears-60-days/

[Dr. T]

1. There was never an "imminent threat" and the ass-kissing

Repuglicans know this. But, a new imminent threat has emerged in the form of their political future and they're wrestling with the conflict in their inhuman minds.

[travelingthrulife]

2. Mission Accomplished. Waiting for that photo op.

[Bayard]

3. Some Republicans have signaled hesitancy

No worries. They will turn tail and run back to the herd. Another war that Dems will be left to clean up, while being criticized to hell and back.