00:00They want to make a deal, but I don't, I'm not satisfied with it, so we'll see what happens.
00:05Iran wants to make a deal because they have no military left, essentially,
00:10and they want to make a deal, but I'm not satisfied with it.
00:17Why are you not seeking congressional approval?
00:21Because it's never been sought before.
00:23There's been numerous, many, many times, and nobody's ever gotten it before.
00:27They consider it totally unconstitutional.
00:29But we're always in touch with Congress.
00:32But nobody's ever sought it before.
00:34Nobody's ever asked for it before.
00:36It's never been used before.
00:38Why should we be different?
00:59A major development from Washington is raising fresh constitutional questions after the Trump administration told Congress that hostilities with Iran
01:10have officially ended.
01:11In a letter sent on May 1st to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate President Pro Temp Chuck Grassley,
01:19President Donald Trump stated that the conflict, which began on February 28th, has now terminated.
01:26This timing is crucial because it marks the 60-day deadline under the War Powers Resolution, a law that requires
01:35the president to seek congressional approval for prolonged military action.
01:40But by declaring that hostilities have ended, the administration argues that this clock has effectively stopped, meaning no approval from
01:50Congress is needed right now.
01:56The United States continues to maintain a strong military presence in the region, including a naval blockade in the Strait
02:05of Hormuz and ongoing strategic pressure on Iran.
02:08So, while active fighting may have paused, tensions are far from over.
02:14The administration insists Iran remains a significant threat, and further action could be taken if required.
02:22At the same time, Iran has signaled willingness for talks and even proposed peace measures, but President Trump has indicated
02:30he is not satisfied with the current terms.
02:33This has led to sharp criticism from legal experts and opposition voices,
02:38who argue that the administration is using a technical interpretation to bypass Congress.
02:44The War Powers Resolution was introduced in 1973 to prevent exactly this kind of unchecked military engagement after the Vietnam
02:54War.
02:55Yet, enforcement has always been weak, and multiple presidents have stretched its limits.
03:01Trump went a step further, stating that he believes the War Powers Act itself is unconstitutional, arguing that it restricts
03:10the authority of the president as commander-in-chief.
03:14So, they want to make a deal, but I'm not satisfied with it, so we'll see what happens.
03:19Iran wants to make a deal, because they have no military left, essentially, and they want to make a deal,
03:27but I'm not satisfied with it.
03:32Why are you not seeking Congressional approval?
03:35Because it's never been sought before.
03:37There's been numerous, many, many times, and nobody's ever gotten it before.
03:42They consider it totally unconstitutional.
03:43But we're always in touch with Congress.
03:46But nobody's ever sought it before.
03:48Nobody's ever asked for it before.
03:50It's never been used before.
03:53Why should we be different?
03:55Supporters say this is about national security and flexibility in dealing with threats.
04:01Critics warn it sets a dangerous precedent, allowing prolonged military operations without democratic oversight.
04:09For now, a fragile ceasefire holds.
04:12But with U.S. forces still deployed and tensions high, the situation remains fluid.
04:17The bigger question now is whether Congress will assert its authority or continue to usurp control to the executive branch.
04:26And as this legal and military standoff unfolds, the balance of power in Washington is once again under scrutiny.
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