Trump tells U.S. Congress the Iran conflict has ended, avoiding war authorization procedures

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Gold Financial reports that on May 2nd, U.S. President Trump notified Congress that hostilities against Iran had ended in April. This move aims to bypass congressional authorization by the White House. According to the War Powers Act of 1973, the U.S. President can deploy military forces overseas for up to 60 days without congressional approval. Trump’s 60-day war authority expired on May 1st. Trump’s letter states that the U.S. ceased combat operations against Iran on April 7th, when the two countries reached a temporary ceasefire agreement, which has been extended. If hostilities resume, the 60-day countdown will reset and restart—this legal interpretation is likely to be challenged by Senate Democrats. “Since April 7, 2026, there has been no fighting between U.S. forces and Iran. Hostilities that began on February 28, 2026, have now ended,” Trump wrote in the letter. (The Wall Street Journal)

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