Which states the president “shall in every possible instance consult with Congress before introducing United States Armed Forces into hostilities or into situations where imminent involvement is clearly indicated by the circumstances.” It also requires the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of any such deployments of U.S. forces without a prior declaration of war from Congress, with a justification for the constitutional and legislative authority for the actions. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that the Trump administration notified Congress by meeting with the so-called Gang of Eight, which includes members of intelligence committees for both the U.S. House and Senate.