Washington Politics
Let them eat burritos: Out of touch influencers risk all for Trump war
Republicans on pro-war autopilot are mocking Americans who are concerned about rising prices. Not a good look ahead of the midterms.
August 08, 2026
economy
Middle East
The Strait of Hormuz to re-open. Now what?
Its closure may have 'permanently altered' the world's economy
June 18, 2026
Middle East
More Iran war? There goes the neighborhood, and global economy.
US energy exporters might benefit from higher global oil prices, but American consumers do not and they, along the rest of the world, are paying.
May 26, 2026
Middle East
The US will suffer more from oil shock than China, Russia, or EU
This will surprise many Americans because Trump and Co. are flooding the zone with age-old misconceptions in order to prevent panic and opposition to the war.
May 01, 2026
Global Crises
Do the math: How much Trump's Iran war will cost you at the pump
With the Strait of Hormuz all but closed, the average US driver is predicted to pay $235 more over the next year
April 07, 2026
Middle East
Trump's ‘move fast and break things’ war slams into economy
South Asian and Gulf countries may get hit particularly hard, mostly on energy, remittances, and agriculture. Here's how.
March 06, 2026
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