Trump tells Congress "hostilities" with Iran have "terminated"
President Trump informed congressional leaders that hostilities with Iran have terminated, citing a ceasefire that began in early April and asserting the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline no longer applies. The notification comes as the legal and constitutional debate intensifies over presidential authority to conduct military operations without congressional approval. While the administration claims the conflict has paused, U.S. forces maintain a naval blockade and have threatened to resume strikes on Iranian infrastructure.
- ▪President Trump notified Congress that hostilities with Iran have terminated, referencing a ceasefire that began on April 7, 2026.
- ▪The War Powers Resolution requires the president to end military actions within 60 days unless Congress authorizes an extension.
- ▪Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the ceasefire pauses the 60-day clock, a claim disputed by some lawmakers including Sen. Tim Kaine.
- ▪Despite the ceasefire, the U.S. has maintained a naval blockade on Iranian ports and threatened to resume military strikes.
- ▪The conflict began on February 28, 2026, with joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, followed by Iranian retaliation and regional escalation.
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Politics Trump tells Congress "hostilities" with Iran have "terminated" as conflict hits 60-day deadline By James LaPorta, James LaPorta National security coordinating producer James LaPorta is the national security coordinating producer for the CBS News' Washington bureau. He is a former U.S. Marine veteran infantryman and veteran of the Afghanistan war. Read Full Bio James LaPorta, Eleanor Watson, Eleanor Watson CBS News Reporter Eleanor Watson is a CBS News multi-platform reporter and producer covering the Pentagon. Read Full Bio Eleanor Watson, Caitlin Yilek Caitlin Yilek Politics Reporter Caitlin Yilek is a politics reporter at CBSNews.com, based in Washington, D.C.
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