The new announcement gives the administration another 60 days before it needs congressional approval, the White House reportedly argues

US President Donald Trump has formally told Congress that Washington is once again at war with Iran, Politico and the New York Times reported on Monday.

The US House of Representatives previously attempted to limit Trump’s war powers, arguing that he lacked congressional approval for the February 28 US-Israeli attack on Iran. Under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, the president must withdraw American forces after 60 days unless Congress authorizes the war.

In a letter dated Friday and obtained by the outlets…

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