Trump’s 60-Day War Clock: Will Congress Stop the Iran War?

The clock is ticking in Washington.

Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, any U.S. president who commits American forces to combat without a formal declaration of war must notify Congress within 48 hours—and then has 60 days to obtain congressional authorization to continue the conflict. If that approval isn’t granted, the president is required to begin withdrawing forces.

In this episode of True Patriot Love, Jim, Paul, and Mike break down what this 60-day “War Clock” means for President Trump’s military campaign against Iran.

Congress has already been battling over the issue, with lawmakers debating whether the president has the constitutional authority to continue the conflict without formal approval. A recent vote in the U.S. House narrowly rejected a resolution that would have limited the administration’s war powers, highlighting the intense political divide in Washington.

So what happens next?

• Will Congress authorize the war before the clock runs out?
• Could the U.S. be forced to withdraw if approval doesn’t come?
• Is this a real constitutional check on presidential power — or just political theater?
• And how could the Iran conflict reshape global politics, energy markets, and Western alliances?

Join Jim, Paul, and Mike as they unpack the legal, political, and geopolitical stakes behind Trump’s 60-day war deadline.