60‑Day Mark on U.S. Iran Conflict Sparks Debate; Poll Shows 61% Say War Was Mistake
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 10:06 UTC
- Sources: The Hill
The United States hit the 60‑day threshold of its military operation in Iran, a period covered by the War Powers Act that allows the president to act without congressional authorization. President Trump signed a bill funding most of DHS on the same day. A Washington Post‑ABC News‑Ipsos poll released the same week found that 61 percent of American adults believe the Trump administration erred in launching the strike. The live‑updates article emphasizes the legal timing and the DHS bill, while the poll article highlights public opinion on the war.