Thune: Trump has authority to extend Iran strikes beyond 60 days
The Hill
by Alexander BoltonMarch 3, 2026
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters Tuesday that President Trump has all the power he needs under the Constitution to conduct military strikes beyond the 60-day window set by the War Powers Act, something that will come up for a Senate vote this week. Thune disputed the interpretation of some Senate colleagues that…
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Originally published on The Hill on 3/3/2026