Politics Nov 05 After midterms, Trump is left to weigh his next move in Iran war that contributed to GOP loss By Aamer Madhani, Linley Sanders, Samy Magdy, Matthew Lee, Associated Press
World Nov 05 Watch 6:01 After midterms, world leaders await Trump's next move in Iran Tuesday's election results were not just closely watched in the U.S. American elections, in many ways, have become global events and the Democratic wave led to an extraordinary outpouring. Nick Schifrin gauges that reaction. By Nick Schifrin, Veronica Vela, Zeba Warsi
World Nov 04 Iranian leaders say midterm results show U.S. voters have rejected Trump's war Concerns about the war, particularly frustration over rising prices for fuel and other goods in the U.S., helped Democrats win control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s vote, a sharp setback for President Donald Trump and his Republican Party. By Elena Becatoros, John Seewer, Associated Press
Politics Nov 04 Vance blames Iran war for GOP midterm losses JD Vance publicly broke from President Donald Trump's defense of the Iran war Wednesday after the Republican Party's deep losses in the midterm elections, attempting to distance himself from voters' clear rebuke of the president as the vice president faces… By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press
World Nov 03 U.S. strikes on Strait of Hormuz hours before midterms raise questions about what's next Talks aimed at avoiding a new wave of large-scale U.S. and Israeli strikes are ongoing. By Michelle L. Price, Samy Magdy, Elena Becatoros, Associated Press
Nov 02 U.S. strikes Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz, U.S. official tells AP By Aamer Madhani, Michelle L. Price, Samy Magdy, Cara Anna, Associated Press A U.S. official says the U.S. has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state television reported that explosions were heard on Qeshm Island. Continue reading
Nov 02 Iran's delegation has left negotiations in Qatar after a tense weekend. Here's where things stand By Cara Anna, Associated Press There are fears that Netanyahu could be pushing for new strikes in an effort to stay in power. Continue reading
Oct 29 Hegseth fires the Pentagon's top military planner even as Trump considers new Iran strikes By Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia was the second general under Hegseth to be removed as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Continue reading
Oct 29 Inflation heats up again, days before midterm elections By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Rising gas prices drove much of the inflation increase as renewed violence in the Middle East has kept oil prices above $100 a barrel, up from below $70 before the Iran war. But prices also rose outside of fuel costs. Continue reading
Oct 28 American taxpayers' bill for Iran war grows to estimated $47.1 billion By Ben Finley, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press The Republican president has said new strikes on Iran are an option after the midterms and is sending more military resources to the Middle East, despite initially promising Americans a military campaign that would last only a matter of weeks. Continue reading