Deadline reached for Trump to seek approval for war with Iran

As of May 1, 2026, President Donald Trump informed Congress that he would not seek formal authorization for the war with Iran, arguing that the 60-day deadline mandated by the War Powers Resolution of 1973 no longer applies. Hostilities "Terminated": In letters sent to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senator Chuck Grassley, Trump asserted that the conflict—which began on February 28, 2026—has effectively "terminated" due to a ceasefire in place since April 7.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!