President Trump criticized lawmakers, including four Republicans, for passing a war powers resolution limiting his ability to wage war with Iran. The House vote is largely symbolic, facing Senate opposition and a likely veto.
President Trump called Congress's efforts to limit his war powers regarding Iran "meaningless" and "unpatriotic," criticizing Republicans who joined Democrats in passing a resolution invoking the 1973 War Powers Act.
The US House of Representatives approved a war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, with four Republicans joining Democrats. The vote, 215-208, defies President Trump, who is expected to veto it. This marks the fourth attempt by the House to curb the conflict.
The US House of Representatives, controlled by Republicans, passed a resolution limiting President Trump's war powers against Iran, signaling a political rift within the party. The symbolic vote, supported by four Republicans and all Democrats, challenges Trump's foreign policy.
The House voted 215-208 to end the war with Iran, with four Republicans joining Democrats. The symbolic vote rebukes President Trump's handling of the conflict, though it faces a likely veto and has not passed the Senate.
The US House of Representatives voted 215-208 to force President Trump to seek congressional approval for military action against Iran, with four Republicans joining Democrats. This rebuke follows earlier attempts and comes amid low public support for the conflict and fears of rising fuel costs impacting midterm elections.
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The US Senate passed a War Powers Resolution with a 50-47 vote, demanding an end to the US war with Iran unless authorized by Congress. This rare bipartisan check on President Trump faces an uphill battle in the Republican-controlled House and a likely presidential veto.
The US Senate advanced a War Powers Resolution to limit President Trump's military action against Iran, passing a procedural vote 50-47. The resolution faces significant hurdles, including a Republican-led House and a potential presidential veto.
Trump expressed hope for a swift resolution to the conflict with Iran, while the US Senate passed a war powers resolution aimed at limiting his military actions against Tehran without congressional approval.
A growing number of Republicans defied President Trump as the Senate advanced legislation to compel withdrawal from the Iran conflict. Senator Bill Cassidy switched his vote, signaling unease over the ongoing war and rising gas prices.
The Senate voted 50-47 to advance a war powers resolution targeting Donald Trump's war in Iran. Four Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the measure, which aims to force congressional authorization for continued conflict. Senator Bill Cassidy cited a lack of clarity from the White House as his reason for voting to advance the bill.
Trump told Congress that hostilities with Iran that began February 28, 2026 have terminated, ahead of a May 1 War Powers Resolution deadline. However, he warned the Iran threat remains significant. The administration argues the 60-day clock pauses due to an early April ceasefire, sidestepping the legal requirement for congressional authorization. Democrats rejected this interpretation, with Senator Blumenthal stating there's 'no pause button in the Constitution' and citing the naval blockade as a continuing act of war.
Oil prices fell Friday after Iran sent an updated peace proposal to mediators in Pakistan, raising hopes for a settlement with the U.S. U.S. crude futures dropped nearly 5% to $100.03 while Brent lost 3% to $107.14. Meanwhile, the Trump administration argues a ceasefire has terminated hostilities, avoiding a 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline that would require Congressional approval for military action.
Oil prices fell Friday as reports emerged that Iran and the U.S. continue communicating about a draft peace agreement through Pakistani mediators. U.S. crude futures dropped more than 2% to $102.45 per barrel, while Brent crude edged 0.41% lower to $109.95. The decline comes as President Trump faces a May 1 deadline under the War Powers Resolution related to military action in Iran, with his administration arguing the ceasefire has terminated hostilities and the 60-day clock no longer applies.
Trump administration insists the US is not at war with Iran despite the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline arriving May 1. House Speaker Mike Johnson says no congressional authorization is needed since active hostilities have ceased. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claims the ceasefire pauses the legal clock, but Democrats challenge this interpretation. The conflict has cost $25 billion and claimed 13 American service members.
The Trump administration asserts the U.S. is not at war with Iran, despite approaching the War Powers Resolution's 60-day deadline. House Speaker Mike Johnson echoed this, stating no congressional authorization is needed as active hostilities have ceased. This stance, however, faces challenges from Democrats who argue the deadline remains binding.
Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, a U.S. president needs to withdraw troops 60 days after reporting their deployment to Congress
Oil prices climbed Friday with Brent crude hitting $126.41 before settling at $114.01, as President Trump faces a May 1 deadline under the War Powers Resolution to withdraw US forces from Iran or obtain congressional approval. The 60-day clock began March 2 after US and Israel launched strikes on Iran. Tensions remain elevated despite a ceasefire, with Trump threatening to maintain the blockade and US Central Command preparing strike plans.
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Democratic lawmakers are exploring a possible lawsuit against President Trump if he continues the Iran military operation after May 1 without congressional approval. Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, Trump notified Congress on March 2 of the start of military action, giving him 60 days until May 1 to operate without legislative approval. Democrats view the approaching deadline as their best chance to challenge what they consider an illegally started war.
