War Powers 60-90 Day Clock Ticking: White House Cites Commander-in-Chief Authority

Lawfare analysis notes the War Powers Resolution's 60-90 day limitation becomes the most immediate legal constraint on operations if Congress does not authorize the war. Trump's March 2 report cited Commander-in-Chief authority without addressing the absence of prior congressional authorization. The clock runs from February 28, placing the hard deadline in late April to early May.