Trump told the U.S. Congress that the conflict with Iran has ended, circumventing the war authorization process

Odaily reported that U.S. President Donald Trump informed Congress on Friday that hostile actions against Iran ended in April, a move aimed at bypassing congressional authorization. Under the 1973 War Powers Act, the U.S. president can deploy military force overseas for up to 60 days without congressional approval. Trump's 60-day war authority expired on May 1. Trump's letter claims that the U.S. ceased combat operations against Iran on April 7, when the two countries reached a temporary ceasefire agreement, which has since been extended. If hostilities resume, the 60-day clock would reset and restart—a legal interpretation likely to be challenged by Senate Democrats. "Since April 7, 2026, there have been no exchanges of fire between U.S. forces and Iran. The hostile actions that began on February 28, 2026, have now ended," Trump wrote in the letter. (Wall Street Journal)