Midterm voters dislike Trump’s Iran war — but his party may still hold its seats
Guardian reporters answer reader questions on Iran war, Trump and midterms in a live Q&A on 6 Oct.
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Energy Secretary Says Trump Knew War With Iran Would Raise Gas Prices Before Launching It
Energy Secretary Chris Wright says Trump knew war with Iran would raise oil prices but chose 'the right thing,' citing rising supplies and the G7 fuel release.
How the 2024 Midterms Will Decide Which Party Controls Congress
Polls show Democrats favored to retake the House and Senate in midterms, as the Iran war drives fuel costs and voter concern over affordability.
White House posts taxpayer-funded ad praising Trump’s war on Iran
A taxpayer-funded ad praises Trump's war on Iran, drawing on speeches and images from the first three days of the conflict.
Hegseth Brags About Cutting Generals From the Pentagon as U.S. Fights Iran
Hegseth cuts America's most experienced generals amid war with Iran, pushing out officers and blocking promotions while boosting PT.
Hegseth wants generals and admirals to take bigger cuts to the military budget
Hegseth orders a 20% cut to general and admiral positions, doubling last year's reduction as the U.S. fights Iran.
Holiday Airfares Reach 10-Year High as Iran War Drives Jet Fuel Costs
Holiday airfares hit 10-year highs as Iran war drives jet fuel costs up. Here's how to save on Thanksgiving and Christmas flights.
Paxton and Talarico Spar Over Gas Tax Suspension Amid Rising Prices
Two Texas candidates clash over the gas tax and war in Iran, each accusing the other of hypocrisy as prices rise.
Gas prices hit a new high as drivers face the longest stretch of rising costs in years
A gallon of regular gas has climbed more than $1.50 since hostilities with Iran began, and the upward pressure shows no sign of easing.
Trump-Xi Takeaways: If There Were Victories, Trump’s Not Sharing Them
Trump and Xi's face-to-face meeting at Joint Base Andrews was spectacle not substance, with vague victories on AI, Iran and trade.
When Trump’s Narrative Meets Voters’ Realities
A president sells stories while voters face war, tariffs, and rising prices — a tale of narrative versus reality.
Oil reserves are running dangerously low, and that could mean higher prices at the pump
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is nearly empty after the war with Iran. Here's why the U.S. has almost nothing left to fight rising gas prices.