Trump aims to reset war powers clock with controversial bid to bypass Congress
President Donald Trump informed Congress that hostilities with Iran have ended following a ceasefire, resetting the clock on war powers limitations. The administration claims there has been no exchange of fire since April 7, though military operations including a naval blockade continue. Legal experts argue that ongoing U.S. military activities complicate the assertion that hostilities have truly ceased.
- ▪President Trump notified Congress that hostilities with Iran have terminated under the War Powers Resolution.
- ▪A senior administration official stated that a ceasefire has been in place since April 7 with no exchange of fire.
- ▪U.S. Central Command has directed 44 commercial vessels to turn around as part of a naval blockade in the Arabian Sea.
- ▪Legal experts say continued military operations, such as the blockade, undermine the claim that hostilities have ended.
- ▪The War Powers Resolution requires presidential termination of military engagement within 60 days unless Congress authorizes further action.
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Wars Trump aims to reset war powers clock with controversial bid to bypass Congress Legal experts say the ongoing naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz complicates the administration's position By Morgan Phillips , Elaine Mallon Fox News Published May 1, 2026 6:58pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Trump discusses Iran deal options, economic blockade and gas prices White House principal deputy press secretary Anna Kelly discusses President Donald Trump's options for dealing with Iran, from military action to a diplomatic deal, noting Iran's fractured leadershi NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump informed Congress Friday that a ceasefire with Iran has ended hostilities and reset the clock on…
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