Iran cease-fire pauses war powers clock, Hegseth says
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Updated · The New York Times · Apr 30
Iran cease-fire pauses war powers clock, Hegseth says
15 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 30
Testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday, the defence secretary said the truce halts the deadline due on Friday, 60 days after President Donald Trump notified Congress.
He did not say whether the White House would still seek authorisation, and legal experts disputed his interpretation of the War Powers Resolution.
The claim came amid mounting scrutiny of the Iran war, which has cost $25bn since late February, and as some Republicans signal support may hinge on a congressional vote.
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