Trump says he doesn't need congressional authorization for Iran war, citing ceasefire
President Donald Trump stated he does not need congressional authorization for military operations in Iran, citing a ceasefire that began on April 7, 2026, and claiming the War Powers Act is unconstitutional. He asserted that previous presidents had not sought such authorization, despite historical examples to the contrary. The administration maintains that hostilities have ended, though the threat from Iran remains significant according to the president.
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BREAKING NEWSUpdated 3 minutes agoIran warIran warTrump says he doesn't need congressional authorization for military operations in Iran, citing ceasefireTrump told reporters he considers seeking congressional authorization under the War Powers Act "unconstitutional" and falsely claimed other presidents had not done so.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00 body:has(.jw-flag-floating) .article-hero__container, body:has(.jw-flag-floating) .article-hero__media-holder, body:has(.jw-flag-floating) #content { z-index: auto; } Add NBC News to GoogleTrump says he considers the War Powers Act 'unconstitutional'01:47Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 1, 2026, 2:28 PM EDT / Updated May 1, 2026, 2:34 PM EDTBy Monica Alba and Alexandra MarquezPresident Donald Trump on…
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