Trump: 60-Day War Powers Deadline ‘Totally Unconstitutional’
U.S. President Donald Trump has declared the 60-day War Powers deadline to end military operations in Iran 'totally unconstitutional,' refusing to seek congressional approval for continued hostilities. The White House argues that the ongoing U.S.-Iran cease-fire has paused the legal clock, despite the War Powers Resolution not providing for such a pause. Lawmakers from both parties stress the deadline is legally binding, while peace efforts remain stalled over unresolved maritime demands.
- ▪The 60-day deadline under the War Powers Resolution expired on Friday, requiring either an end to hostilities or congressional authorization for continued military action.
- ▪Trump refused to seek congressional approval, claiming the deadline is unconstitutional and that the cease-fire with Iran pauses the legal timeframe.
- ▪The War Powers Resolution does not include a provision to pause the 60-day clock during a cease-fire, a point emphasized by bipartisan lawmakers.
- ▪U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed the cease-fire justifies halting the countdown, contradicting the law's explicit requirements.
- ▪Iran has maintained control over the Strait of Hormuz during the truce, and peace negotiations remain deadlocked despite new proposals delivered via Pakistani mediators.
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World Brief FP’s flagship daily newsletter, catching you up on 24 hours of news in five minutes. Delivered weekdays. Trump: 60-Day War Powers Deadline ‘Totally Unconstitutional’ The White House argues that the U.S.-Iran cease-fire paused the clock. An illustration of Alexandra Sharp, World Brief newsletter writer Alexandra Sharp By Alexandra Sharp, the World Brief writer at Foreign Policy. U.S. President Donald Trump sits behind his desk in the Oval Office with his hands clasped in front of him. He is speaking and looking off to the side. Three blurred figures wearing suits stand in the background. U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an executive order signing in the Oval Office in Washington on April 30.
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