The Trump administration is reportedly using a ceasefire with Iran as a legal workaround to avoid the 60-day deadline imposed by the 1973 War Powers Resolution, according to a report on Sunday TODAY. Under the resolution, the president must obtain congressional authorization to continue military hostilities after 60 days. However, by pausing hostilities through a ceasefire, the administration argues the clock resets, delaying the need for approval.
Kristen Welker, moderator of Meet the Press, discussed the strategy with host Willie Geist, noting that critics accuse the administration of circumventing constitutional checks on executive power. The development comes amid rising tensions over Iran's nuclear program and ongoing U.S. military presence in the region.