[U.S. Congress Divided Over Whether Iran War Triggers 'War Powers Act' 60-Day Deadline] Odaily Planet Daily News: According to the 1973 War Powers Act of the United States, the President must terminate the use of armed forces after the 60-day deadline if engaging in military action without congressional authorization. Currently, some lawmakers believe May 1 marks the deadline, citing that Trump notified Congress of the commencement of hostilities on March 2. However, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that the current ceasefire status means the 60-day clock has been paused or stopped. In response, Senator Adam Schiff argued that a ceasefire does not stop the clock and asserted that the military action was illegal from the outset, as there was no imminent threat at the time the war began. Meanwhile, some Republican lawmakers, such as Lisa Murkowski, indicated that if the White House fails to present a credible plan next week, they will introduce an Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) proposal to fulfill Congress's constitutional oversight responsibilities. It remains uncertain whether Trump will request the additional 30-day extension allowed under the Act. (CNN)