Trump administration claims Iran conflict ended as 60-day war powers deadline hits
The Trump administration claims the Iran conflict has effectively ended due to a ceasefire, despite congressional Democrats pushing to enforce the 60-day limit on military operations without congressional authorization. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argued that the 60-day clock was paused during the ceasefire, a claim disputed by Sen. Tim Kaine.
The Trump administration argues that the conflict with Iran has effectively ended due to a ceasefire that began in April, thus avoiding the need for congressional approval to continue military operations beyond the 60-day mark. Under the War Powers Resolution, a president must wind down military operations after 60 days unless Congress authorizes an extension. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee that the 60-day clock was paused during the ceasefire. Sen. Tim Kaine disputed Hegseth's argument, calling it 'novel' and lacking legal support. The Senate defeated a war powers resolution on Thursday, marking the sixth time such a measure has failed. House Speaker Mike Johnson echoed Hegseth, stating that the U.S. is 'not at war' with Iran due to the lack of 'active, kinetic military bombing, firing or anything like that.'
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