U.S.-Iran ceasefire takes effect after last exchange of fire

The United States and Iran reach a ceasefire agreement, with the last exchange of fire occurring on April 7. The ceasefire comes 38 days after Trump notified Congress of hostilities, with 22 days remaining before the War Powers Resolution''s 60-day deadline. Trump administration officials immediately argue the ceasefire pauses or resets the 60-day clock, eliminating the need for congressional authorization. Legal scholars disagree: the War Powers Resolution contains no provision for clock pauses, and Congress has never enacted legislation allowing the executive to interrupt the countdown by declaring hostilities reduced. The administration''s position, if accepted, would allow any president to avoid congressional authorization by declaring temporary ceasefires before deadlines.