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Trump Tells Congress Iran Ceasefire Stopped 60-Day Clock, Calls War Powers Act Unconstitutional
The administration says the ceasefire means hostilities have ended, while Democrats argue the 60-day War Powers deadline still requires congressional approval.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump formally notified the United States Congress that he will not seek authorization for military operations against Iran, arguing a temporary ceasefire renders the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline unnecessary.
- The conflict began on February 28, with the administration notifying Congress on March 2, triggering a 60-day deadline under the War Powers Resolution that expired on Friday, May 1.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed the WPA clock "stops" because of the ongoing ceasefire, though Democratic lawmakers rejected this interpretation, noting the statute contains no provision allowing for a pause.
- On Thursday, a sixth bid in the Senate to curb Trump's authority to conduct military operations using the WPA was defeated by 50-47, with members voting overwhelmingly along party lines.
- While the ceasefire halted active strikes, the United States maintains a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, and observers warn the tenuous agreement could break down at any time.
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Trump tells Congress Iran ceasefire stopped 60-day clock, calls War Powers Act unconstitutional
President Trump formally informed Congress in a letter Friday that the ongoing ceasefire with Iran extended the timeline between the start of the war and the 60-day deadline invoked by the War Powers Act. Friday marks 60 days since the president officially notified lawmakers of the U.S. military’s operations in Iran that began on Feb.…
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