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Republicans Worry About War's Endgame Amid Rising Energy Prices

4/23/2026

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Some Republicans express concerns about the war's unclear endgame as economic impacts grow.
Energy prices have surged due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for oil.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune backs U.S. President Donald Trump's strategy, citing national security and that most colleagues agree with the President's actions against Iran's military capabilities.
He expressed confidence in information from Administration officials.

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Some Republicans express concerns about the war's unclear endgame as economic impacts grow.
Energy prices have surged due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for oil.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune backs U.S. President Donald Trump's strategy, citing national security and that most colleagues agree with the President's actions against Iran's military capabilities.
He expressed confidence in information from Administration officials.