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Politico

Thu, 15 Oct 2026

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Politico/24 SeptArticle

GOP holds the line on Iran despite growing midterm rift with Trump

Senate Republicans barely defeated an effort to halt the conflict even as GOP candidates in battleground states turn against the war.

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By Connor O'BrienDefense, DC, GOP, Iran War 2026, Donald Trump, War Powers Resolution, Lisa Murkowski

Politico/15 SeptArticle

Iran war has cost taxpayers $38B — and counting

The Congressional Budget Office said the prolonged military campaign will hit $2 billion to $3 billion a month.

By Connor O'BrienDefense, DC, Iran, White House, Iran War 2026, Pentagon

Politico/10 SeptArticle

Dems plot to take on Hegseth if they win in November

Lawmakers are already discussing plans for hearings, inquiries and other oversight into the Defense Department if control of Congress flips.

By Connor O'Brien, Mark Satter and Leo Shane IIIDefense, DC, Pete Hegseth, Defense Department, Congress, 2026 Elections

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