President Donald Trump told Congress in a letter Friday that a ceasefire with Iran has paused the 60-day War Powers Act clock. He also called the law "unconstitutional," escalating a dispute over whether the U.S. is still legally at war.
At the same time, a parallel question is stalling diplomacy in Tehran: who has the authority to commit Iran to an agreement?
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Jim Thomas ✉
Jim Thomas is a writer based in Indiana. He holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science, a law degree from U.I.C. Law School, and has practiced law for more than 20 years.