Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war
Summary
President Donald Trump told Congress that US hostilities with Iran have ended due to a ceasefire, so he does not need their approval for the conflict. US law requires a president to stop using armed forces within 60 days unless Congress agrees to continue or declares war, but the president and Defense Secretary say the ceasefire pauses this 60-day limit.Key Facts
- President Trump notified Congress that fighting with Iran stopped on April 7, 2026.
- The US conflict with Iran began on February 28, 2026.
- US law (War Powers Resolution) says the president must end military action within 60 days unless Congress approves continuing.
- If Congress does not approve, the president has 30 more days to remove troops.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the ceasefire stops the 60-day deadline from counting.
- Some lawmakers, like Senator Tim Kaine, disagree and say the law does not allow the deadline to pause during a ceasefire.
- President Trump said he has never sought congressional approval for war before in similar cases.
- The 60-day deadline is important to check the president's military powers without Congress declaring war.
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