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Donald Trump claims the Iran war has been “terminated” because of the ceasefire, with the White House officially notifying congressional leaders he doesn’t need to seek authorization for the conflict or draw down troops since he’s just under the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline.
That deadline is today, and is set to pass without action, as Congress has left Washington for a weeklong recess.