Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war
President Donald Trump told Congress that US hostilities with Iran have 'terminated' due to a ceasefire, arguing he doesn't need lawmakers' authorization for the conflict. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth also claimed the 60-day clock to seek legislators' approval had paused due to the ceasefire.
President Donald Trump informed Congress that US hostilities with Iran have 'terminated' owing to an ongoing ceasefire. He stated that there had been no exchange of fire between US Forces and Iran since April 7, 2026, and that hostilities begun on February 28, 2026, had ended. US law requires the president to 'terminate any use of United States Armed Forces' within 60 days of notifying Congress of strikes against Iran unless Congress allows a continuation. The 60th day since Trump's notification had just passed. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth argued before a congressional hearing that the clock had paused on the deadline due to the ceasefire. Democratic Senator Tim Kaine disputed this interpretation, saying the statute wouldn't support it.
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