The Trump administration is facing a deadline to seek Congressional approval for military actions in Iran, as required by the War Powers Resolution of 1973. However, it seems unlikely that they will pursue this approval. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claims the current ceasefire doesn’t count towards the 60-day limit. The administration plans to maintain pressure on Iran through blockades in the Strait of Hormuz, despite Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait and negotiate nuclear restrictions. Meanwhile, the House of Representatives voted to reopen most of the Department of Homeland Security, ending the longest agency shutdown in U.S. history. The bill excludes funding for certain immigration enforcement divisions, following a push for reforms after federal agents killed two U.S. citizens. This decision came after negotiations between House Speaker Mike Johnson and conservative members of his conference.
QUESTION: How might the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran impact global relations and economic stability?
Record-breaking DHS shutdown ends. And, May Day protests to draw crowds nationwide
