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Apr 7, 2026 Congressional leaders left Congress inactive during escalating Iran threats Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The inaction weakened legislative oversight at a moment of possible war escalation and left executive decisions less constrained.
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- Congress remains inactive amid Trump's threats — Members of both chambers of Congress were away for the week, and Republican leaders showed no signs of calling them back to address President Trump's escalating threats against Iran.
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Week 64 – 2026-04-04–2026-04-10
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