While President Donald Trump stated Friday that the war powers resolution is “totally unconstitutional,” his administration appears to be making an effort to comply with Congress, according to a letter obtained by CNN.
In the Friday letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate President Pro Tempore Chuck Grassley, Trump argues that the Iran war “hostilities,” which began with US strikes on February 28, “have terminated,” after a ceasefire was declared — an argument that aligns with prior CNN reporting.
“On April 7, 2026, I ordered a 2-week ceasefire. The ceasefire has since been extended. There has been no exchange of fire between United States Forces and Iran since April 7, 2026. The…