Donald Trump promised Americans relief from rising prices. Instead, inflation has climbed to 3.7%, household budgets remain under pressure, and Republicans face a growing political backlash ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Could the economy become Trump’s biggest political liability?
Deadly Houthi attacks have shut down Riyadh’s international airport, raising fears that the expanding Middle East war could threaten aviation, energy supplies, and regional stability.
Washington and Tehran are now demanding money from each other as negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz become increasingly complicated. Iran wants reparations for destruction caused by the U.S.-Israeli war, while Donald Trump says Iran should compensate Americans and others affected by conflicts involving Tehran and its allies. With sanctions, military forces, frozen assets and the future of Hormuz all tied to the negotiations, the compensation dispute could become a major obstacle to any broader settlement.