Lawfare: White House Submits Iran War Powers Report Without Addressing Authorization Gap

The White House submitted its War Powers Report to Congress on March 2, notifying of the Feb 28 strikes, but the report claims authority under Article II Commander-in-Chief powers without addressing why the administration did not seek prior congressional authorization. The Senate rejected a War Powers Resolution 53-47 on March 4. Lawfare analysis argues the constitutional basis is thin given the scale and duration of operations now extending into a third week.