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🚨 THE WAR BECOMES ILLEGAL IN 3 DAYS In 3 days the US government hits a deadline that almost nobody is talking about. May 1. That’s when the War Powers Act clock runs out on the Iran war. The war started February 28, Trump formally notified Congress on March 2. Under the 1973 law that starts a 60 day window, after which he either gets congressional authorization or he is legally required to begin withdrawing troops. That window closes Thursday. Congress has tried to invoke the War Powers Act five times since the war began. Five times Republicans blocked it. The Senate voted it down 52-47 just two weeks ago. Trump has never asked Congress for authorization once. Some Republicans are already drawing a line. Senator John Curtis said publicly he will not support ongoing military action beyond 60 days without a vote. The House Foreign Affairs chair warned the president could lose support if the conflict runs into May. After May 1 Trump has 3 options. – Ask Congress for an authorization to use military force. – Begin winding down operations. – Or invoke a 30 day extension by certifying in writing that more time is needed for safe troop withdrawal. He has already said there is “no time pressure.” The White House believes the War Powers Act doesn’t apply to the commander-in-chief. That is a direct challenge to a law that has existed for 53 years. Thursday will tell you a lot about whether Congress actually has any power left. We will keep you updated. Turn on notifications this is extremely important. Many people will wish they followed us sooner.