### [2026-07-13](/feed/2026/07/13/index.md)

##### Middle Eastern crisis
# Trump reportedly notifies U.S. Congress that the war has resumed, giving his administration another 60-day clock without congressional approval. 




### Sources:

1. [Politico](https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/13/trump-notifies-congress-of-new-war-against-iran-00995170)
2. [The Hill](https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5966415-trump-congress-resumes-strikes-iran/)

### Changes:

1. U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly notifies Congress that the war has resumed, and that his administration will give another 60-day clock without congressional approval.  _2026-07-13 21:50:56 (First version)_
1. Trump reportedly notifies U.S. Congress that the war has resumed, giving his administration another 60-day clock without congressional approval.  _(Current version)_

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