Trump tells Congress the hostilities with Iran have terminated as the War Powers 60-day mark passes
Confirmedon an admission by the acting party plus an independent origin: 1 distinct origin, 1 tied to no party.
At the 60-day mark of the war, President Trump wrote to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate President Pro Tempore Chuck Grassley that the hostilities that began on 28 February had terminated, while saying the threat from Iran remained significant, The National News Desk reported with AP contributing. Defense Secretary Hegseth had told the Senate Armed Services Committee on 30 April that the 60-day clock was effectively paused by the ceasefire; Senator Tim Kaine said that argument had no legal support. The Senate had rejected a sixth war powers resolution on 30 April, with Senator Susan Collins voting for it. The War Powers Resolution requires congressional authorisation for hostilities lasting beyond 60 days.
- When
- 1 May 2026
- Where
- Washington, D.C., the US
- What
- policy
- Acting party
- Government of the United States
- Attribution
- Acknowledged by the acting party. The letter was signed by the President.
- In the record
- Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · backfilled
Sources
- Evidence The National News Desk (Sinclair)
History
| When | Field | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC | status | null | confirmed | P1 backfilled: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule |
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