GOP Gains Breathable Air as Iran Tensions Ease and Gas Prices Dip
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Republicans are cautiously optimistic after signals of an off-ramp in the Iran conflict, lower oil and gas prices, and a stock market rally, which they hope will shift focus to tax relief ahead of the 2026 midterms, though internal skepticism and ongoing political distractions threaten to derail the momentum.
- ‘Big sigh of relief’: Republicans finally get some good news Politico
- ‘Everything will fall apart’: Republicans confront how to shift midterm strategy amid Iran war CNN
- Republicans’ Anxiety Over Iran War Grows but GOP Lawmakers Vote Against Curbing Trump’s Powers WSJ
- In group chats and meetings, Republicans are privately petrified the Iran war could cost them the midterms NBC News
- Young Discusses Iran at Semafor World Economy Summit Senator Young (.gov)
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