
Trump Endorses Ken Paxton for Senate as Iran War Strains U.S. Economy
President Trump backs Ken Paxton in Texas primary while admitting economic "journey" during Iran conflict as midterms approach.
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President Trump backs Ken Paxton in Texas primary while admitting economic "journey" during Iran conflict as midterms approach.

President Trump targets GOP Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky primary as new polling shows falling approval and scrutiny over a $1.8B DOJ payout fund.

Pennsylvania primary results and a new NYT/Siena poll showing Trump at 37% approval signal a volatile 2026 midterm cycle for House Republicans.

As Tennessee voters face 50% gas price hikes and war in Iran, the state’s political legacy of statesmanship is replaced by partisan gerrymandering.

President Trump faces sub-40% approval as Iran war costs drive gasoline prices to $4.52 and bipartisan pressure mounts over his China-Taiwan policy.

President Trump faces record low approval and rising inflation from the Iran war, even as he touts China trade wins ahead of the 2026 midterms.

GOP officials weigh redistribution wins and tax cut messaging against rising inflation and internal fractures over the three-month war with Iran.

President Trump faces dual pressure as gas prices hit $4.50 and new ethics reports reveal up to $750 million in stock trades amid the Iran conflict.

New ethics filings reveal millions in stock trades by President Trump as inflation hits a three-year high and the war in Iran continues.

President Trump dismisses economic concerns as inflation hits 3.8% and gas prices exceed $4.50 per gallon following the onset of war with Iran.

The U.S. International Court of Trade struck down President Trump’s latest tariffs as inflation rises and the 2026 midterm elections approach.

Jamie Ager attempts to reclaim rural North Carolina for Democrats as President Trump faces 4.2% inflation and a military-strained economy.

New data shows Americans struggling with debt and foreclosures while President Trump insists the economy is in an 'A-plus' state ahead of midterms.

Americans report record financial distress despite Trump's 'A-plus' economic claims, as the Iran war and China trade tensions create new volatility.

Republicans differ on Donald Trump’s role in 2026 midterms as Jerome Powell exits the Fed and Xi Jinping warns of Taiwan conflict.

China’s Xi warns Trump of Taiwan clashes as the U.S. faces 3.8% inflation and $4.50 gas prices driven by the ongoing war with Iran.