War Powers Act

Trump Tells Congress Iran Hostilities Have 'Terminated' as War Powers Deadline Hits

Trump notifies Congress that hostilities with Iran have ’terminated’ as the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline expires, a move widely seen as a legal maneuver to sidestep congressional authorization requirements.

Pentagon Declares Iran Conflict 'Terminated' Before 60-Day War Powers Deadline, Hegseth Faces Congressional Heat

The Trump administration declares its Iran military operations ’terminated’ before the 60-day War Powers Act deadline. Defense Secretary Hegseth testifies for two days before Congress, arguing the ceasefire pauses the authorization clock.