Trump claims hostilities have ended in Iran in letter to congressional leaders
Summary
President Donald Trump wrote to Congress saying that fighting with Iran has stopped after a ceasefire began on April 7, 2026. He said this means he does not need Congress’s approval to keep military actions going, challenging the usual 60-day limit set by the War Powers Act.Key Facts
- President Trump notified Congress on February 28, 2026, about US and Israeli strikes against Iran.
- The War Powers Act requires presidential military actions to get congressional approval after 60 days unless the war ends.
- Trump said on May 1, 2026, that he ordered a two-week ceasefire starting April 7, which has been extended and stopped the fighting.
- Trump argues he does not need Congress’s approval for this action and called the War Powers Act unconstitutional.
- Democrats and legal experts say Trump’s continued military actions without approval break the law and the balance of power in the government.
- Senator Chuck Schumer criticized the war as illegal and dangerous, while Senate Republicans blocked a resolution to end the war.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified that the 60-day limit should pause during a ceasefire, but some senators disagreed.
- The Pentagon plans to keep adjusting military forces in the region to respond to threats from Iran and its allies.
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