Trump administration claims Iran ceasefire pauses War Powers Act 60-day deadline as Congress goes on recess
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday that the ongoing ceasefire with Iran pauses or stops the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline, which expires Friday May 1. The deadline was triggered when Trump notified Congress on March 2 of military hostilities with Iran. Trump separately sent a letter to congressional leaders declaring hostilities had 'terminated,' while Democratic lawmakers and legal experts argue the statute contains no provision for pausing the clock.
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