Democrats pressure Mike Johnson to keep House in Washington over 'rapidly developing' Iran operation
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Rep. Jared Moskowitz and a group of Democrats urge Speaker Johnson to keep the House in session as tensions with Iran escalate, while the GOP prepares for its annual retreat at Doral.
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The letter is being led by Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., and nine other members of the House Democratic Caucus, and comes nearly a week after the U.S. and Israel first launched strikes targeting Iran's senior leadership and military assets. Follow on Twitter at @liz_elkind and send tips to elizabeth.elkind@fox.com
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