Trump's Ceasefire: War in Iran 'Over', But Tensions Simmer

0:00The Trump administration is claiming the war in Iran is over, thanks to a ceasefire that kicked off on April 7th. They are using this to sidestep the 1973 war power's resolution, which requires congressional approval after 60 days of military. Action. That deadline hits tomorrow, May 1st, but officials say hostilities ended back then, no need for a vote. Defense Secretary Pete Hicksett laid it out in Senate testimony yesterday, calling the ceasefire a full pause on fighting. A senior White House source backed it up, noting no shots fired between U.S. forces in Iran since that two-week truth started on February, 28. Republicans, who were jittery about the conflict, are now fully deferring to Trump as the clock ticks down. Senate Majority Leader John Thune made it clear there's no plan for a vote on authorizing force. Congress even bounced for a week after shooting down Democrats' six-push to stop the war. Even with the ceasefire extended, tensions simmer. Iran's still gripping the strait of Hormuz tight, while the U.S. Navy runs a blockade on their oil.

1:05Tankers, keeping them bottled up. This legal dodge keeps things in Trump's hands for now, but with the strait locked and ship circling, folks are watching close to see if peace holds. Or, if Congress wakes up later. That's the story for today. Canada News Today, Driven by AI.