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House Demands Trump End Iran War; GOP Redistricting Boosts Seats

7/26/2026

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House Orders Halt

House passed a 214-208 resolution ordering President Donald Trump to end the Iran war, with four Republicans joining Democrats.
Senate rejected a binding joint resolution to halt the war 47-49, with Susan Collins voting Democrat.
Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-TX) unveiled a $95 billion budget that earmarks $73 billion for the Iran conflict.
Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) will introduce a resolution to sue the administration for violating the War Powers Resolution.

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Republicans Gain Seats

Redistricting in eight states gives Republicans a built-in advantage for the midterms.
Ballotpedia projected the GOP could gain up to 10 House seats from the new maps.
President Donald Trump-endorsed Republicans have won every primary, defeating Senator John Cornyn, Senator Bill Cassidy and Representative Thomas Massie.
In California’s 58th Assembly, Leticia Castillo lost to Clarissa Cervantes by 596 votes after the June primary gave Cervantes 54.5% and Castillo 45.5%.

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House Orders Halt

House passed a 214-208 resolution ordering President Donald Trump to end the Iran war, with four Republicans joining Democrats.
Senate rejected a binding joint resolution to halt the war 47-49, with Susan Collins voting Democrat.
Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-TX) unveiled a $95 billion budget that earmarks $73 billion for the Iran conflict.
Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) will introduce a resolution to sue the administration for violating the War Powers Resolution.

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