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Recess Over: Hill Republicans Return to Washington Worried About Iran War Backlash

Republicans have been laser focused on passing an immigration and voting bill. Now sky-high gas prices and a war puts them on shakier ground.

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By Al Weaver

April 13, 2026 05:00 a.m.

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