Event Brief
Trump told Congress hostilities "have terminated"
Filed: May 02, 2026 at 8:01 AM ET
Summary: Trump told Congress the hostilities in Iran have ended, citing a ceasefire and arguing the War Powers deadline is unconstitutional.
WHO: Donald Trump; Congress
WHAT: Trump argued the War Powers Resolution deadline is unconstitutional and said the Iran conflict ended under an April ceasefire
WHEN: May 01, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Trump said the law is unconstitutional and that a ceasefire ended the conflict.
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