Donald Trump needs reality check on his Iran war
US President Donald Trump informed Congress that a key deadline to secure approval for the US-Israel war on Iran no longer matters due to a ceasefire with Tehran. Democrats and some Republicans are challenging Trump's interpretation of the War Powers Resolution, arguing that the law doesn't allow for a pause in the deadline.
US President Donald Trump stated that a key May 1 deadline to secure congressional approval for the US-Israel war on Iran is no longer relevant due to an ongoing ceasefire with Tehran. Trump wrote to congressional leaders that "there has been no exchange of fire between United States Forces and Iran since April 7, 2026" and that hostilities "have been terminated". Democrats argue that the War Powers Resolution doesn't allow for such a pause, as American forces remain deployed. Senate Democratic minority leader Chuck Schumer called Trump's interpretation "bullshit". Some Republicans, including Senators John Curtis, Rand Paul, and Susan Collins, have also challenged Trump's authority. The war has been ongoing since February 28, 2026, and has become increasingly unpopular.
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