House Speaker Mike Johnson says the U.S. is 'not at war' with Iran as White House approaches 60-day deadline

Main Idea: House Speaker Mike Johnson said Congress does not need to act yet on the Trump administration’s military campaign in Iran because the U.S. is “not at war.”

Key Points:

• Johnson said the U.S. is not in active war fighting and is instead trying to help broker peace.
• The conflict is nearing the 60-day mark tied to the War Powers Resolution, which can limit military action without congressional approval.
• The White House says talks are ongoing about how to handle the deadline, while Trump has used both “war” and “military operation” to describe the conflict.
• Sen. Tim Kaine pushed back on claims that a ceasefire pauses the War Powers clock, saying he does not think the law supports that view.