Republicans say they will defer to Trump on Iran war despite arrival of 60-day deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican lawmakers say they will continue to defer to President Donald Trump, for now, during the fragile ceasefire with Iran. Under the War Powers Act of 1973, Congress must declare war or authorize the use of force within 60 days of its start, or within 90 days if the president requests an extension. Many Republicans who have been uneasy with Trump’s war in Iran have, for weeks, pointed to a May 1 deadline for Congress to intervene. But the date is now set to pass with no action from GOP lawmakers. The reluctance to defy Trump on the war comes at a politically perilous time for Republicans, with public frustration mounting over the conflict and its impact on gas prices.