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Six months after the Iran war began, its economic impact is modest globally but significant domestically, particularly on fuel costs and inflation. Politically, the war is a major liability for Trump, negatively affecting his approval ratings and the Republican party's midterm election prospects.

Democrats are divided on U.S. involvement in Yemen's war, with some pushing for deeper engagement and others advocating for withdrawal. This internal conflict comes as the Trump administration has hesitated to fully commit, despite pressure from Saudi Arabia and some congressional members.

Five weeks out from the midterms, Republicans are concerned about rising prices and President Trump's actions, which are complicating their campaign efforts. Despite these issues, Republican super PACs are significantly outspending Democratic groups.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a "State of the Force" address, focusing on culture war issues, firing generals, banning transgender people, and criticizing the media. He also announced new initiatives for autonomous warfare and a new military base.

President Trump personally instructed his budget director to use $20 million in taxpayer money from the Department of Homeland Security for TV ads praising him and his presidency. These ads have run across major networks and cable, drawing criticism from Democrats and some Republicans for potentially violating federal laws against using public funds for propaganda.