Trump and Hegseth argue Iran war ceasefire stops the clock on 60-day deadline for congressional war powers approval

The Trump administration argues that the Iran war has been effectively ‘terminated’ under the ongoing ceasefire, pausing the 60-day deadline for congressional approval of ongoing actions in the conflict. U.S. and Iranian forces haven’t exchanged fire since April 7, and the hostilities have been ‘terminated’ under War Powers Resolution. Despite Democratic efforts to end the war, Republican senators continue to defend Trump’s actions.