Trump says he doesn't need congressional authorization for Iran war, citing ceasefire
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The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.
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Trump says he doesn't need congressional authorization for Iran war, citing ceasefire.
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President Donald Trump on Friday sent letters to Congress explaining that, due to the ceasefire, he doesn't need its authorization for military operations in Iran, even though the conflict hit the 60-day mark this week."On April 7, 2026, I ordered a two-week ceasefire.
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