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White House Skips War Tag; Schiff Calls Blockade Illegal

5/4/2026

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White House officials avoid defining the conflict as a war while the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz raises U.S. fuel costs.
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett told CBS he does not know how to define war when negotiations replace shooting.
Senator Adam Schiff said the continued blockade violates the War Powers Resolution because Congress has not authorized further hostilities.

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White House officials avoid defining the conflict as a war while the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz raises U.S. fuel costs.
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett told CBS he does not know how to define war when negotiations replace shooting.
Senator Adam Schiff said the continued blockade violates the War Powers Resolution because Congress has not authorized further hostilities.