US-Iran war: Donald Trump tells Congress hostilities ‘terminated’, sidesteps war powers deadline amid ceasefire

President Donald Trump declared hostilities with Iran have terminated in a letter to Congress, despite American forces remaining deployed in the region. The move effectively sidesteps the War Powers Resolution of 1973, which requires congressional approval for continued military action. While Trump argues that the 60-day clock does not apply due to a ceasefire, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, and others within Congress, have expressed concerns about the legality of his actions. Democrats strongly rejected the administration's interpretation, arguing there is no pause button in the Constitution.