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I’ve spent most of the year talking to MAGA supporters. Here are 5 things I’ve learned
CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan has spent 2026 talking to Trump supporters across the country. Many are frustrated about the Iran War, angry over the growth of data centers and unsure about what’s next.
Retail price impacts from the Iran war are uneven but add up for US households before midterms
High fuel prices are making it more expensive to drive, fly and buy some goods more than seven months into the U.S.-Iran war.
Trump wants the midterms to be all about him. Based on Democrats' ads, they are happy to oblige
Many of the Democrats' ads accuse Republican opponents of siding with the president over voters, particularly on issues like tariffs and the Iran war, which they blame for jacking up costs.
Alaska Senate candidates clash over the Iran war, high prices and their times in office
Sen. Dan Sullivan attacked former Rep. Mary Peltola over reporting on high staff turnover and lobbying, while Peltola pointed to Sullivan’s increase in wealth while serving the public.
Here's what's on House Democrats' agenda if they sweep to power in midterm elections
Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will be united on reinstating Affordable Care Act tax breaks, reversing Republican Medicaid cuts, holding votes against the Iran war and undoing President Donald Trump's tariff regime.
Poindexter calls for an end to the Iran war
Brian Poindexter, who is running on the Democratic ticket for Ohio’s 7th Congressional seat, called for an end to the US involvement in the Iran war during a press conference Tuesday.
Exclusive | As AI and the Iran war loom, China’s energy technocrats are on the fast track
The energy careers of senior Communist Party cadres have given them technical expertise, foresight and management skills.
VV: SC Senate debate takeaways
In a contentious South Carolina Senate debate, Republican Darline Graham sought to portray Democrat Annie Andrews as too far left, while Andrews challenged Graham’s qualifications and criticized her votes on the Iran war. CNN’s Dianne Gallagher breaks it down.
Saudi Arabia to cancel Joy Awards, its answer to the Grammys, amid budget cuts, sources say
By Timour Azhari Oct 4 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia is set to cancel next year's Joy Awards, its star-studded answer to the Oscars or the Grammys, as financial strain and the Iran war hit the country's nascent entertainment sector, two people with knowledg...
Trump rally attendees react to war and the economy ahead of the midterms
CNN’s Alayna Treene speaks with Trump supporters about their views on issues like the Iran war, gas prices and the economy, as the US president campaigns in Vandalia, Ohio in a bid to help Republicans retain control of Congress in next month’s midterm elections.
Hormuz as a Multiplayer Game: From Chokepoint Control to the Politics of Access
Transit fees, Hormuz Safe insurance, and a new strait authority: how the Iran war turned Hormuz from a chokepoint into a contest over access.
UK business morale hits 17-month low, Lloyds says
British firms turned the least confident since April 2025 in September, according to a Lloyds survey on Wednesday that also showed executives' view of the global economic outlook darkened as the Iran war pushes up costs.
‘You’re going to see more of it’: Republican candidates increasingly distance themselves from Trump
On issues like the Iran war and the economy, a number of GOP candidates in competitive races are trying to show some separation from the president.
How every senator voted on the Iran war powers resolution
The Senate failed to block President Donald Trump from ordering further strikes on Iran in a 49-50 vote.
Senate rejects resolution calling to end the Iran war, as most Republicans stick with Trump
The same resolution passed the House in July as voters say they disapprove of the war and some Republican candidates have distanced themselves from President Donald Trump.
Peter Schiff predicts economic 'downturn,' higher oil prices: 'I don't think it's over'
Peter Schiff indicated during an interview that he expects oil prices to head higher regardless of whether the Iran war ends, and thinks that there will be an economic "downturn."
GOP cracks widen over Iran war as vulnerable candidates break with Trump, demand its end
Vulnerable Republicans Ashley Hinson, Mike Rogers and Jon Husted break with Trump on the Iran war as gas prices reshape toss-up Senate races.
Trump-backed Senate candidate says 'Groceries cost too much,' calls for Iran war to 'end quickly'
Trump-backed Michigan Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers declared in a video that "Groceries cost too much" and the Iran war "needs to end, and end quickly."
Iowa GOP Senate candidate Ashley Hinson calls for Iran war to end despite voting to let Trump continue it
Hinson, a congresswoman who is running for Senate, said the Iran war “needs to be brought to a successful and immediate end” and called for other policies to lower costs.
Rising gas prices frustrate voters. Trump says it’s an ‘inexpensive price to pay’ for the Iran war
Voters across the nation say skyrocketing gas prices are causing financial hardships for their families.
Rising gas prices frustrate voters. Trump says it's an 'inexpensive price to pay' for the Iran war
Voters across the nation say skyrocketing gas prices are causing financial hardships for their families.
Rising gas prices frustrate voters. Trump says it's an 'inexpensive price to pay' for the Iran war
Voters across the nation say skyrocketing gas prices are causing financial hardships for their families.
U.S.-Canada trade war further taxes small businesses as costs rise during the Iran war
NEW YORK — A trade war between the United States and Canada is making it more difficult and expensive for small businesses in the economically entwined ...
Iran war’s cost grows to $43.6 billion in new US military estimate
The U.S. military’s price tag for the Iran war has grown to $43.6 billion as of Sept. 3
Why Democrats are starting to feel bullish about a midterm wave
Democrats say the Iran war, high prices and President Donald Trump's sinking popularity give them a real chance of congressional majorities.
The Iran war is driving clean energy development. It’s not enough to help the planet, yet
Countries are embracing clean power and taking steps to use less energy because of the war against Iran, but it is not yet enough to help address climate change. When the U.S. and Israel launched the war in February, some backers of renewables opined it could drive a green transition as oil and gas prices […]
Trump’s latest branding battle: From the Politics Desk
Plus, new GOP cracks emerge over the Iran war as midterms loom.
Iowa Republicans in battleground House races join vote to halt the Iran war
Two House Republicans in battleground Iowa districts changed their position on an Iran war powers resolution, joining with Democrats and a few other dissident members of their party in an attempt to halt President Donald Trump's ability to continue military action without congressional approval.
UK inflation rises to 5-month high, further pressuring Bank of England to raise rates this year
LONDON (AP) — Inflation in the United Kingdom rose to a five-month high as the aftershocks of the Iran war continued to ratchet up fuel prices, official figures showed Wednesday, an increase that will pressure the Bank of England to hike interest rates again over coming months. The Office for National Statistics said rising prices […]
Iran war powers resolution passes House with seven Republican defections
House Democrats successfully passed a resolution directing President Donald Trump to end the Iran war for a third time, with three new Republicans breaking with the president from the usual four. The resolution passed 220-204 with seven Republicans supporting the measure, three more than who backed the legislation in two previous votes. Reps. Thomas Massie, […]
US-Canada trade war further taxes small businesses as costs rise during the Iran war
Canada imposed reciprocal tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods.
US-Canada trade war further taxes small businesses as costs rise during the Iran war
Canada imposed reciprocal tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods.
US-Canada trade war further taxes small businesses as costs rise during the Iran war
NEW YORK (AP) — A trade war between the United States and Canada is making it more difficult and expensive for small businesses in the economically entwined cou
US-Canada trade war further taxes small businesses as costs rise during the Iran war
NEW YORK (AP) — A trade war between the United States and Canada is making it more difficult and expensive for small businesses in the economically entwined countries to operate, according to business owners caught in the crossfire.
US-Canada trade war further taxes small businesses as costs rise during the Iran war
Small business owners in the United States and Canada say a trade war between their countries is hurting sales while they are also dealing with rising expenses from higher fuel costs.
US-Canada trade war further taxes small businesses as costs rise during the Iran war
Small business owners in the United States and Canada say a trade war between their countries is hurting sales while they are also dealing with rising expenses from higher fuel costs.
Jon Ossoff mentions Natalie Harp while condemning Trump's administration
During his 16 August campaign event in Atlanta, Georgia, Senator Jon Ossoff mentioned White House aide Natalie Harp when condemning the Trump administration's handling of the Iran war and USS Lincoln sailors
Republican launches impeachment effort against Pete Hegseth over Iran war
The Kentucky Republican, a noted political foe of President Trump, accused Hegseth of abusing the powers of the Pentagon amid the Iran war.
Republican launches impeachment effort against Pete Hegseth over Iran war
WASHINGTON – An anti-war Republican congressman introduced articles of impeachment on Sept. 15 against Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, potentially causing a political headache for GOP
Missile shortages, damage to US facilities: Pentagon watchdog issues first review of Iran war
The Pentagon’s official watchdog released a special report about the Iran war on Monday, representing the Defense Department’s first formal accounting of US equipment and facility losses from the conflict.
Oil Price Spike Strengthens Business Case for Replacing Polluting Diesel Trucks With Cleaner Alternatives, Especially RNG, Updated Energy Vision Report Finds
The NGO Energy Vision today issued an update of its 2025 report "A Path to a Healthier America: Ditching Old Diesel Trucks" which explores replacing aging, polluting heavy-duty diesel trucks with clean alternatives. The updated version takes into account the 60% rise in diesel prices (currently $6.23/gallon nationwide, $8.15 in California) since the Iran War.
An exclusive look aboard the USS George Washington in its crucial role in the Iran war
Trump honors 9/11 victims, first responders and service members
In several veiled references to the Iran war, Trump said in his Pentagon speech that the U.S. continues to honor the lives lost on 9/11 by fighting
Behind the Scenes, Vance Gathered Unvarnished Views of the Iran War
Vice President JD Vance received sobering assessments about the war that did not line up with what he, along with President Trump and other top administration officials, were saying publicly.
If Trump Can’t Fill a Dallas Arena, Can He Turn Out a November Vote? | WSJ Politics Newsletter for Sept. 10
Plus, the Iran war could last through the end of Trump’s second term, and Witkoff earned more than $100 million last year from the president’s crypto firm.
Trump honors 9/11 first responders — and plugs his political priorities
President Donald Trump on Tuesday honored the heroes of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks — but couldn’t resist mentioning the Iran war and communism.
Poll: Cracks emerge in GOP support for Trump and his handling of the Iran war
The share of Republicans who strongly approve of Trump and how he’s managed the war has dropped significantly in recent months, according to the new NBC News Decision Desk Poll.
Trump says Iran conflict, which has killed 18 US service members and injured hundreds more, is ‘small potatoes’
President Donald Trump on Friday labeled the Iran war “small potatoes,” the latest attempt to minimize a six-month conflict that caused a spike in gas prices and led to the deaths of 18 American service-members.
Vance says Iran conflict isn’t a ‘war,’ even as he refuses to say when it will end
Vice President JD Vance could provide neither a timeline for the Iran war to end nor a date when gas prices might sink below pre-war levels during a White House appearance Thursday, suggesting instead it was up to Iran to conclude the conflict that began with joint US-Israeli airstrikes six months ago.
Hegseth Extends Mideast Deployments Into 2027, Escalating Strain on Troops
The move is part of an open-ended military strategy designed to give President Trump options in the Iran war.
Trump says midterms won't impact Iran war efforts: 'I'm not running'
President Donald Trump said the looming November midterms won't affect his commitment to the Iran war ‒ noting that he's not on the ballot.
Political expert discusses the Iran war as it hits the six-month mark
Trump's evolving endgame for the Iran war, in 6 quotes
Trump's war now centers on an open-ended economic squeeze.
Americans doubted the Iran war from the start — and Trump’s numbers haven’t gotten better since
As the conflict reaches the six-month mark, polls show that Americans are sour on the president’s handling of the Iran war.
Trump needs to get tough on China to get tough on Iran’s economy. He’s been reluctant to do that
The Trump administration appears to have landed on a fallback strategy in the Iran war after military strikes and negotiations failed to deliver victory: threats of very harsh economic sanctions.
How soaring diesel prices squeeze American farmers
High fuel and fertilizer costs are a result of the Iran war.
‘This is obviously a very, very lucrative business for them’: Somali pirates are back—the Iran war is keeping the US too busy to stop them
Brett Erickson, a managing principal at Obsidian Risk Advisors, says Somali pirates have a lower risk of American retaliation because of resources in the Middle East.
The U.S. Start-Up Making Low-Cost Interceptors for the Iran War
For Florida-based Powerus, becoming a global supplier of counterdrone technology has meant involving the Trumps, a golf course and a new way of doing business.
Ex-counterterrorism chief advocates for Trump to 'walk away from' Iran war, yank troops out of Middle East
Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent is advocating for President Donald Trump to get the U.S. out of the Iran war and remove U.S. troops from the Middle East.
Iran is losing control of the Strait of Hormuz
The battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz has become the focal point of the Iran war. Over the past several months, both Iran and the United States have claimed the upper hand – and the competing rhetoric has caused considerable confusion and doubt.
South African Business Confidence Edges Higher Amid War Headwind
South African business confidence improved sightly in July, though the economy continues to be affected by inflationary pressures stemming from the Iran war, the country’s main commerce chamber cautioned.
US Commander Says Mental Health a Priority Aboard USS Lincoln
A top US military commander said mental health is a valid concern after meeting crew deployed on the USS Abraham Lincoln, where conditions aboard the aircraft carrier have led to complaints during its long deployment in the Iran war.
Trump has to balance American politics with American interests, political analyst says
'Fox News Sunday' panelists debate the geopolitical and economic fallout from the Iran war, its effect on U.S. gas prices and what it means for President Donald Trump ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
JD Vance and the Trump team keep moving the goalposts on Iran
As the Iran war — now in its sixth month — has dragged on, this list of goals from the Trump administration has conspicuously shifted and been pared back.
Russia’s role in Middle East politics endures, shifts to being ‘secondary power’
Two Russian military bases will remain in Syria as the region continues to recalibrate its relations with major powers amid the Iran war.
The Constitution at a standstill: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the latest from the Iran war at home and at sea.
Trump’s Iran headaches are mounting
The Iran war hasn’t gone well for President Donald Trump since, well, shortly after it began.
Families concerned about reports of mental health crisis on USS Lincoln
Families of marines are voicing concern over reports about the USS Abraham Lincoln, a naval aircraft carrier based in San Diego that has been in the Middle East supporting the Iran war for over 200 days. Families say their loved ones onboard are dealing with food shortages, plumbing problems and mental health issues. NBC News’ Dan De Luce reports on the lawmakers demanding answers and the broader implication that the war in Iran is having on the military.
Live updates: Trump shifts U.S. approach on Iran
Get live updates and the latest news as Trump shifts the U.S. approach to ending the Iran war and another GOP lawmakers says Rep. Max Miller should resign of the allegations against him are true.
Graham replacement hopefuls make final pitches before special election: Iran war, DSA, Flock cams and more
Nine Republican candidates clashed over the Iran war, flock cameras and the filibuster ahead of South Carolina's Aug. 11 Senate primary vote.
The U.S. Is Burning Through Weapons in Iran. Russia and China Are Taking Note.
The Iran war has depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, resulting in a significant erosion of firepower. A more drawn-out Iran conflict benefits Moscow and Beijing, some analysts say.
U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs amid strain from the Iran war
Labor Department revisions shaved 103,000 jobs off payrolls in May and June
U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs amid strain from the Iran war
Labor Department revisions shaved 103,000 jobs off payrolls in May and June
Munitions Shortage Has Trump Up in Arms and Aiming to Blame
Trump is denying ongoing reports of serious shortages of U.S. missiles amid the Iran war, while also reportedly lashing out at Hegseth and others.
Marquette poll: Trump approval rating ticked up when gas prices were lower
Gas prices fell during the pause in the Iran War in June and early July.
Did Trump Finally Find an Offramp for the Iran War? | WSJ Politics Newsletter for Aug. 3
Plus, Blanche rescinds ‘anti-weaponization’ fund, which could aid his confirmation, and comparing new Air Force One to older models
Todd Blanche’s rocky road: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the Iran war’s hazy future.
How 1 Johnson County business keeps giving back despite rising fuel costs
Gas prices in Missouri and Kansas surged since the Iran war began, but one Johnson County business keeps giving back despite rising fuel costs.
Why warnings about the US munitions stockpile look increasingly pivotal
The warnings from the earliest days of the Iran war look increasingly prescient as the Trump administration struggles to wind down a conflict that has lasted much longer than it previewed.
6 looming questions about the Iran war
The Iran war could be reaching another pivot point.
Week in Politics: Iran War; Trump attends solemn ritual; nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
The Trump administration is seeking tens of billions of dollars in supplemental appropriations for the Iran War, a war which the president and allies have repeatedly claimed is already won.
Democrats reshape their primary calendar: From the Politics Desk
Plus, 100 days out from the midterms, Republicans feel the pressure on the Iran war.
Slowly, Then Suddenly, the World Is Back at War | WSJ Politics Newsletter for July 24
Plus, Trump’s frustration grows over the Iran war impasse, and the president’s trade wars are back.
Ambassador Burch clarifies view on pope’s role in politics, war amid pushback
Burch said his recent comments to the New York Times were not meant to imply that Pope Leo’s statements about the Iran war should be seen as simply diplomatic — rather than spiritual — guidance.
National Democratic PAC announces $17M fall ad buy targeting Ashley Hinson
The campaign ad buy, scheduled for fall, will focus on U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson's votes related to tariffs, the Iran war and Medicaid cuts.
How four key Trump claims about the Iran war have fallen apart
Several of President Donald Trump’s key claims about the war with Iran have fallen apart.
House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's priorities
Democrats argued the money should be spent at home, particularly on efforts to lower costs for Americans.
Speaking for Fallen Soldiers, Trump Says They Supported the Iran War
President Trump attended a dignified transfer for the soldiers as Americans were growing increasingly critical of the war.
Senators grilled Hegseth on Iran. Here are 3 big moments from the hearing
Hegseth said at the top of the hearing that the supplemental funding was an “urgent, necessary injection of resources” for the department’s needs. He didn’t directly mention the Iran war in his opening statement.
What to watch for in Arizona tonight: From the Politics Desk
Plus, an uncertain new phase of the Iran war.
When US troops die, Trump often reaches quickly for politics
The Iran war has now seen the first US troop deaths since March, with the announcements that three service members have died in recent days.
How the Iran war’s unpopularity compares to Iraq, Afghanistan and Vietnam
An increasing volume of data suggests the Iran war has become about as unpopular as Iraq and Vietnam ever were — and it became so much more quickly.
Politics around Iran war are quite negative prior to midterms, says PIMCO's Libby Cantrill
Libby Cantrill, PIMCO head of public policy, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the impact of the Iran war on midterms, the United States' weapons capabilities and much more.
Two US service members killed, one missing following Iranian strikes in Jordan
Two US service members were killed and one is missing in action, US Central Command announced Saturday, marking the first American military deaths in the Iran war since March.
IRS raises business mileage deduction rate amid fuel price surge
The IRS raised its standard business mileage deduction to 76 cents per mile amid surging gas prices linked to the Iran war's disruption of oil flows.
What to Know Ahead of Trump’s Primetime Speech | WSJ Politics Newsletter for July 16
Plus, President Trump weighs expansion of the Iran war, and more than 100 House Democrats vote against $3 billion in military aid to Israel.
Trump approval stuck in the 30s amid pessimism on Iran and economy, poll finds
Americans give President Trump broadly negative assessments, including on the Iran war and the economy, a Washington Post-Ipsos poll finds.
Iran, Epstein, Space Travel: 5 Takeaways From JD Vance’s Interview With Joe Rogan
In his first on-air conversation with the popular podcaster since 2024, the vice president cautiously defended the Iran war while also hinting at skepticism about it.
Shipping Choke Points Raise Business Costs Even After The Iran War
Shipping choke points like Hormuz and Malacca keep raising business costs after the Iran War, forcing companies to pay more for reliable supply chains