Trump says he doesn't need congressional authorization for military operations in Iran, citing ceasefire
President Donald Trump on Friday sent letters to Congress explaining that, due to the ongoing ceasefire, he doesn't need its authorization for ongoing 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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