We have the War Powers act which says that, and this has been an agreement that the presidents have done and President Trump has agreed to do so as well. And that is He [President Trump] notified Congress within 48 hours of the possibility of hostilities or the anticipation of hostilities. And second of all, he notified us last night of the hostilities themselves, both well within the time frames that are required by the law. (01:00–01:10)
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Asserts that President Trump notified Congress within 48 hours about potential hostilities.
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