Trump Rules Out Pre-Midterm Iran Attack

Following productive discussions, the President stated that the U.S. will hold off on any military escalation toward Iran until after November's midterm elections.

Bloomberg's Will Kennedy suggested that these comments should be treated with skepticism due to President Trump's history of shifting positions, even as the announcement potentially eases market concerns regarding earlier reports of possible pre-election escalation despite ongoing attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed criticized Mike Rogers over gas prices and the war in Iran, while Rogers countered by attacking El-Sayed’s support for a 'Medicare for all' plan, citing its high costs.

Maine's debate saw Troy Jackson accuse Senator Susan Collins of profiting from the war in Iran, an accusation Senator Collins vehemently denied, demanding an apology for the remarks.

In Georgia, Senator Jon Ossoff and Mike Collins traded barbs over character and support for Israel, with this race being notable as the only instance where a Democratic incumbent holds a seat in a state won by Trump in 2024.

With hurricane warnings active from Gulfport to Panama City, the storm is forecast to bring sustained winds over 110 mph and a peak surge of 5 to 7 feet to the eastern Gulf Coast.

The storm's trajectory is forecast to continue north towards major cities including D.C., New York City, and Boston, while approximately 63% of U.S. Gulf of Mexico crude output has already been shut in, and 500,000 barrels a day of refining capacity remains under threat.