US lawmakers divided over Trump ceasefire announcement

Author: Akinbayo WahabPublished on: April 8, 2026Country: United States

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US lawmakers divided over Trump ceasefire announcement

US President Donald Trump's ceasefire announcement has divided lawmakers, with Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stating it changes nothing and calling for the invocation of the 25th amendment. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham emphasized the need for congressional oversight. Others, like Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, criticized Trump for his threats against Iran.

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