Politics
Congressional Reactions to Iran War Funding
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) called the move by Congress to ask for over $11 billion for the Agriculture Department as part of supplemental funding for the Iran war 'ironic.' Rep. Cleo Fields (D-La.) announced he would not run for reelection in Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District due to redistricting.
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The Hill
Rep. Cleo Fields (D-La.) announced on Tuesday he would not be running for reelection in Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District after GOP-led redistricting made his seat more Republican. “After a great deal of prayer and reflection, I have decided not to seek re-election to Congress, in the 6th Distr
2026-07-21 21:00 UTC
The Hill
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) called Congress' move to ask for more than $11 billion for the Agriculture Department (USDA) as part of supplemental funding for the Iran war “ironic” on Tuesday. “What’s ironic about that is the… bailout for the farmers was necessitated by the war with Iran,” Massie told
2026-07-21 21:22 UTC