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Trump Declares Iran War Over; Lawmakers Push Authorization Vote

5/5/2026

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Group is preparing Iran authorization that could be moved if President Donald Trump orders strikes.
Kevin Cramer, Todd Young, Susan Collins and John Curtis said want a vote on authorization and will tie funding to outcome.
President Donald Trump declared Iran hostilities terminated, said 60-day War Powers deadline pauses, and noted White House sent May 1 2026 letter to Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate President pro tempore Chuck Grassley asserting war’s end.

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Group is preparing Iran authorization that could be moved if President Donald Trump orders strikes.
Kevin Cramer, Todd Young, Susan Collins and John Curtis said want a vote on authorization and will tie funding to outcome.
President Donald Trump declared Iran hostilities terminated, said 60-day War Powers deadline pauses, and noted White House sent May 1 2026 letter to Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate President pro tempore Chuck Grassley asserting war’s end.