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House intelligence and national security hawks suffer major losses in midterm elections

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Bullis, H. (2026, November 5). House intelligence and national security hawks suffer major losses in midterm elections. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/4794790/house-intelligence-national-security-hawks-suffer-major-losses/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-11-05 · by Hailey Bullis

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In the 2026 midterm elections, the House Republican conference suffered significant losses among its intelligence and defense committee members. Specifically, three members of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence—Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Scott Perry (R-PA), and Ann Wagner (R-MO)—were defeated in their races. Additionally, another race involving a member of this influential committee is still too close to call, contributing to an overall major brain drain for the Republicans on national security issues.
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In the 2026 midterm elections, House Republicans suffered significant losses, particularly among intelligence and defense hawks. The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence is set to lose three members: Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Scott Perry (R-PA), and Ann Wagner (R-MO) all lost their races. Notably, Ann Wagner’s defeat was surprising given that national Democrats did not invest much in her district. This outcome will likely result in a substantial loss of expertise within the committee.

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Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Scott Perry (R-PA), and Ann Wagner (R-MO) all lost, with Wagner’s race coming as a shock, considering national Democrats did not invest in the district.
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🔮 The House Republican conference is set to see a major brain drain of intelligence and defense hawks following the staggering defeat in the 2026 midterm elections.
2026-11-06 · Washington Examiner
House intelligence and national security hawks suffer major losses in midterm elections · assertive framing

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The House Republican conference is set to see a major brain drain of intelligence and defense hawks following the staggering defeat in the 2026 midterm elections. asserted
conference → set → elections
The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence is set to lose three members after Tuesday’s elections, with another race still too close to call. asserted
race → set → elections
Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Scott Perry (R-PA), and Ann Wagner (R-MO) all lost, with Wagner’s race coming as a shock, considering national Democrats did not invest in the district. asserted
Democrats → lose → district
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