The White House’s sudden pivot on Iran, halting a 60-day war deadline under the War Powers Resolution, is a reckless overreach of executive power that conservatives must reject. Oil prices spiked as Brent crude hit a four-year high, reflecting market fears over escalating Middle East tensions—a direct result of this administration’s erratic foreign policy. This isn’t just about gas prices; it’s about the dangerous precedent of unchecked presidential war-making that threatens our national security and economic stability. Constitutionally, the War Powers Resolution exists to ensure Congress, not the executive, holds the reins on war declarations, a principle rooted in limited government and the separation of powers. When presidents sidestep this, they erode individual liberty by dragging us into conflicts without accountability or consent. Federalism demands that such grave decisions reflect the will of the people through their elected representatives, not unilateral decrees. Conservatives must stand firm against this executive overreach, demanding adherence to constitutional checks before more American lives and treasure are risked. Let’s defend the Republic, not empower imperial presidencies.