NPR News: 04-30-2026 11PM EDT

President Trump held an extended press conference in the Oval Office today but offered little clarity on the status of nuclear talks with Iran. When a reporter noted that Iran seemed stubborn and the negotiations appeared stalled, Trump pushed back, saying, “I don't know what stubborn is because really nobody knows what the talks are except myself and a couple of other people. They want to make a deal badly.” Pressed on rising gas prices, the president said Iran will not obtain a nuclear weapon and that prices will decline “fast” once the war is over. Industry experts disagree with that timeline. Oil prices briefly hit a four-year high before the end of the day, and according to AAA, the average national gas price now stands at $4.30 per gallon.

War Powers deadline looms as Pentagon explores workaround

Under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, President Trump has until tomorrow to either end the military engagement with Iran or seek congressional approval for continued operations beyond the 60-day mark. However, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth laid groundwork today for sidestepping that requirement. Testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Hegseth suggested that the ceasefire which began earlier this month means the 60-day clock may have been reset or paused, creating a legal basis for continued action without a new vote from Congress.