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U.S. Rep. Derek Schmidt eager to militarily restrain Iran, bring closure to fighting

Schmidt called for continued military action against Iran until its nuclear and regional-security threats were addressed.

U.S. Rep. Derek Schmidt eager to militarily restrain Iran, bring closure to fighting
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At a Topeka forum, Rep. Derek Schmidt said U.S. military action against Iran should continue until nuclear and regional-security threats are addressed, while also discussing tariffs, federal spending and debt. His remarks came amid a reported cease-fire and a funding dispute over the Department of Homeland Security.

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