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Hegseth Says Clock Paused on Deadline to Seek Approval for Iran War
Hegseth called the campaign a success while lawmakers pressed him on a possible $25 billion cost and the legal effect of the ceasefire.
- On Thursday, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee, arguing the 60-day War Powers deadline paused because "We are in a ceasefire right now."
- Friday marked the 60th day since President Trump notified Congress of Iran strikes on March 2. Administration officials claim hostilities "terminated" in early April, though legal requirements to seek congressional authorization remain contested.
- Pentagon officials revealed the war has cost $25bn so far, while Hegseth maintained the U.S. munitions stockpile remains "in good shape" despite reports of surging weapons from other regions.
- Senator Jack Reed, the committee's top Democrat, criticized Hegseth's leadership, accusing him of telling President Trump "what he wants to hear." Hegseth countered by labeling critics "reckless naysayers."
- Despite the tentative ceasefire, no long-term deal exists to resolve the conflict. Lawmakers question the Pentagon regarding civilian deaths in Minab, highlighting uncertainty over strategy and civilian protection.
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Donald Trump's much-publicized 60-day deadline for war with Iran expires on Friday. But there is no indication that the US president will seek congressional approval for the war - as required by law.
·Stockholm, Sweden
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Total News Sources11
Leaning Left3Leaning Right1Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Left, 43% Center
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- 43% of the sources lean Left, 43% of the sources are Center
43% Center
L 43%
C 43%
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