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Rep. Ben Cline on Why He Thinks the War in Iran Was Not a ‘Choice’
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- On NOTUS
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- Apr 6, 2026
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- 1685
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Summary
In today’s On NOTUS, Rep. Ben Cline, a Republican lawmaker from Virginia, tells host Reese Gorman that President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran was “a must-do for America.” They also discuss redistricting efforts in Virginia and what it’s like being in both the Freedom Caucus and the Problem Solvers Caucus. On NOTUS is a production of NOTUS, with marketing and production support from The Podglomerate. You can find more about NOTUS at notus.com/podcast and follow us @notusreports. NOTUS is a newsroom like no other: a mix of veteran reporters and editors working with some of the country’s most promising up-and-coming reporters — individuals from different regions, backgrounds and beliefs who have come to Washington as fellows at the Allbritton Journalism Institute. Together, we cover government and politics with the fresh eyes of newcomers and the expertise of veterans. We call it like we see it, no matter whose narrative it fits or how many clicks it will get.