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The AtlanticApr 1, 2026National News

The Anger Trailing Congress Around the Country

Representative David Schweikert criticized congressional leadership while facing constituent anger in his Arizona district during the DHS shutdown.

The Anger Trailing Congress Around the Country
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Congress adjourned for a two-week recess without funding the Department of Homeland Security, leaving federal workers unpaid during a conflict with Iran. Public anger is mounting as inflation and gas prices surge, leaving swing-seat Republicans like Representative David Schweikert vulnerable.

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