strikeMay 1, 2026

Trump aims to reset war powers clock with controversial bid to bypass Congress

Summary

President Donald Trump informed Congress Friday that a ceasefire with Iran has ended hostilities and reset the clock on congressional war powers limits, but legal experts say ongoing military operations complicate that claim.

Source: Morgan Phillips; Elaine Mallon — Read the full report

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Morgan Phillips; Elaine MallonBy Morgan Phillips; Elaine Mallon
President Donald Trump informed Congress Friday that a ceasefire with Iran has ended hostilities and reset the clock on congressional war powers limits, but legal experts say ongoing military operations complicate that claim. "For War Powers Resolution purposes, the hostilities t…

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