President Trump just officially informed Congress that he doesn’t need their approval to continue his military action against Iran.
Trump was asked about this earlier today, and he explained why he’s not seeking congressional approval:
Here’s the news:
NEW: President Trump sent Speaker Johnson and Sen. Grassley letters today arguing that hostilities with Iran “have terminated,” as the conflict hits the 60-day mark.
The letters come amid mounting bipartisan pressure on Capitol Hill for the administration to come to Congress for authorization. And they follow Secretary Hegseth’s comments yesterday that the 60-day clock pauses during a ceasefire.
NEW: President Trump sent Speaker Johnson and Sen. Grassley letters today arguing that hostilities with Iran "have terminated," as the conflict hits the 60-day mark.
The letters come amid mounting bipartisan pressure on Capitol Hill for the administration to come to Congress for… pic.twitter.com/kpHxsSMh1B
— Mychael Schnell (@mychaelschnell) May 1, 2026
