As the Iran war reached its seven-month mark on September 28, 2026, Republican congressional candidates began breaking with President Trump to call for an end to the conflict, citing soaring gas prices and economic strain with the 2026 midterm elections weeks away. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) also urged Trump to end the war.
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Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) on Monday said President Trump should end the Iran war as the conflict hit its seven-month mark, during which gas prices have soared and contributed to Americans' concerns over the cost of living. Capito made the remarks during an interview with "NewsNation Live" host Connell McShane on NewsNation, The Hill's...
With the 2026 midterm elections weeks away, some Republican congressional candidates are breaking with President Trump over the war in Iran. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto and CBS News political contributor Kyle Kondik take a look at the situation.