Trump's Iran Ceasefire: Skirting Congress

0:00It's May 1st. From every corner of the globe, this is Global News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. President Trump just notified Congress that U.S. hostilities with Iran have ended due to an ongoing ceasefire, meaning he doesn't need their approval. To continue any military actions, he wrote that there has been no exchange of fire between U.S. forces in Iran since April 7, 2026, wrapping up what started on. February 28th of that year. This letter dropped exactly on the 60th day since Trump formally alerted lawmakers about the initial strikes against Iran. The move ties directly to the war power's resolution, a decade's old law that forces presidents to halt combat operations within 60 calendar days. Unless Congress declares war, or grants an extension of up to 30 more days for pulling troops out safely. Defense Secretary Pete Higgseth doubled down during a congressional hearing, claiming the ceasefire pauses or stops that 60-day clock entirely.

1:01Democratic Senator Tim Cain pushed back hard, saying the law doesn't back that interpretation at all. Trump made clear he's still not thrilled with Iran as this debate heats up. But for now, the White House sees the ceasefire as their green light, too. Side step further approvals.