Live updates: Trump tells Congress Iran ceasefire stopped 60-day clock
President Trump formally informed Congress in a letter Friday that the ongoing ceasefire with Iran extended the timeline between the start of the war and the 60-day deadline invoked by the War Powers Act.
Friday marks 60 days since the president officially notified lawmakers of the U.S. military’s operations in Iran that began on Feb. 28.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have voiced concerns about the conflict exceeding the time limit covered by the War Powers Act, during which the president can deploy U.S. forces without the authorization of Congress if there is an “imminent threat.” But Trump on Friday also suggested that the Vietnam War-era law is unconstitutional — a new argument from the administration.
A day earlier, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argued in a Senate hearing that the clock stopped when the U.S. and Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire , which has been ongoing for weeks. The House and Senate were out on Friday.
Trump also announced Friday that he will increase auto tariffs on the European Union, accusing the bloc of not complying with the trade deal .
The president traveled to Florida on Friday, first giving remarks at an event with seniors before later attending a dinner in West Palm Beach.
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