Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war
The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.
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Notable Quotes
"There has been no exchange of fire between the United States Forces and Iran since April 7, 2026."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"no other country has ever done it."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I do not believe the statute would support that."
— Tim Kaine , Politician
"A ceasefire is not a permanent end to the conflict."
— Heather Brandon-Smith , Academic
"We are not at war."
— Mike Johnson , Politician
"I’m not satisfied with Iran’s latest proposal to end the war, citing 'disjointed' leadership in Tehran."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"There has been no exchange of fire between United States Forces and Iran since April 7, 2026. The hostilities that began on February 28, 2026, have terminated."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We’re in a war, because I think you would agree we cannot let lunatics have a nuclear weapon."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"They’re asking for things I can’t agree to. It’s a very disjointed leadership."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The hostilities that began on February 28, 2026 have terminated."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I'll let you know about it later."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I do not believe the statute would support that."
— Tim Kaine , Politician
"No other country has ever done it."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I have and will continue to direct United States Armed Forces consistent with my responsibilities and pursuant to my constitutional authority to conduct United States foreign relations and as Commander in Chief and Chief Executive."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"there’s been numerous, many, many times, and nobody’s ever gotten it before."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Dan Caine is the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Professor of law commenting on the War Powers Resolution and hostilities.
Lisa Murkowski is a Republican U.S. Senator from Alaska.
Mike Johnson is the Speaker of the House from Louisiana.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
Rand Paul is a Republican U.S. Senator from Kentucky.
Longtime Republican Senator from Maine who has served nearly 30 years.
Tim Kaine is a U.S. Senator from Virginia.
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The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.
President Trump declared that hostilities with Iran have 'terminated,' claiming that the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline no longer applies, despite ongoing U.S. naval blockade and potential for future military actions.
Congress failed to act on the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline regarding President Trump's war in Iran, raising concerns about legislative inaction and the erosion of checks on presidential power.
President Trump informed Congress that hostilities with Iran have 'terminated,' arguing that the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline no longer applies, despite ongoing U.S. naval blockade and potential for future military actions.
President Trump informed Congress that the war in Iran has been 'terminated,' arguing that he does not need congressional approval to continue military operations, citing the ceasefire as justification.
President Trump declared that the Iran conflict has 'terminated' due to an ongoing ceasefire, arguing that he does not need congressional authorization for the conflict, despite an ongoing stand-off in the Middle East.
The Trump administration argues that the war in Iran has ended due to the ceasefire that began in early April, an interpretation that would allow the White House to avoid the need to seek congressional approval.
President Trump questioned the constitutionality of the War Powers Resolution, arguing that the ceasefire with Iran means he doesn't need congressional authorization for military operations, despite the conflict reaching the 60-day mark.
President Donald Trump has told Congress that US hostilities with Iran have 'terminated' owing to an ongoing ceasefire, arguing that he did not need lawmakers' authorisation for the conflict.
President Donald Trump questioned the constitutionality of the War Powers Resolution, which limits a president’s authority to engage in armed conflict without congressional approval, citing the ceasefire with Iran.
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