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

Odaily Planet Daily News U.S. President Trump informed Congress on Friday that hostilities against Iran ended in April, an effort by the White House to bypass 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 claimed 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 face challenges from Senate Democrats. "There have been no exchanges of fire between U.S. forces and Iran since April 7, 2026. The hostilities that began on February 28, 2026, have now ended," Trump wrote in the letter. (The Wall Street Journal)