Trump’s Ploy To Blow Off Congress Over Iran War Not Playing Well With Legal Scholars
President Donald Trump declared the Iran war 'terminated' in a letter to Congress as the 60-day deadline for authorization passed, prompting legal debate. The administration argues that a ceasefire pauses the War Powers Resolution timeline, but legal scholars dispute this interpretation. Experts note ongoing military actions, such as a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, suggest hostilities are not fully ended.
- ▪President Donald Trump stated in a letter that the hostilities in Iran had terminated as the 60-day congressional approval deadline expired.
- ▪Secretary of War Pete Hegseth claimed the ceasefire pauses the War Powers Resolution clock for congressional authorization.
- ▪The War Powers Resolution requires presidential notification within 48 hours of military engagement and generally mandates withdrawal within 60 days without congressional approval.
- ▪Legal scholars like Curtis Bradley argue that U.S. military actions, including a blockade, indicate ongoing involvement in hostilities.
- ▪Senator Tim Kaine and Senate Democrats plan to push for a vote on the Iran War Powers Resolution to challenge the administration's stance.
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Politics Trump’s Ploy To Blow Off Congress Over Iran War Not Playing Well With Legal Scholars (Photo by Alex Wroblewski / AFP via Getty Images) Nick Naulty Contributor May 01, 2026 5:23 PM ET May 01, 2026 5:23 PM ET Nick Naulty Contributor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); President Donald Trump told lawmakers in a Friday letter that the Iran war had been “terminated,” as the 60-day deadline to obtain approval from Congress passed, prompting legal analysts to…
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