The GOP was already bracing for a tough election, but with the ceasefire in doubt, gas prices are likely to stay high, and voters’ economic outlook is dismal.
As Iran war drags on, midterm forecasts for Republicans get even worse
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Wed 18:00 - Le Monde
War in the Middle East: how plastic and chemicals, key ingredients of the economy, fuel inflation
Thu 04:52 - Le Figaro
War in the Middle East: oil up and stock markets in Asia down after Trump's statements
Thu 05:56 - Le Figaro
War in the Middle East: Chinese airlines to increase prices on domestic flights
Thu 08:30 - Al-Monitor
War in the Middle East: latest developments
Thu 09:04 - Le Figaro
War in the Middle East: Donald Trump at his lowest in the polls since the start of his second term
Thu 09:36 - Al-Monitor
Russia's Putin to host Egypt's foreign minister, focus on Iran war and Middle East
Thu 11:52 - Fox News
Cruise lines cancel sailings, reroute ships as Middle East conflict disrupts voyages
Thu 12:00 - UN News All
Guterres warns of ‘wider war’ as Middle East conflict enters second month
Thu 12:31 - Le Figaro
War in Iran: Trump's bellicose tone causes the barrel of American oil to soar by more than 10%
Thu 14:12 - France 24
Middle East war creates multi-faceted challenge for airlines
Thu 14:32 - Le Figaro
War in the Middle East: which countries restrict access to their airspace to American military planes?
Thu 15:19 - The Hill
US embassy in Iraq warns Americans to 'leave now' as Middle East strikes intensify
Thu 16:08 - DW All
Middle East war: Few solutions to fuel shortages in Africa
Thu 16:08 - DW Top
Middle East war: Few solutions to fuel shortages in Africa
Thu 16:08 - DW World
Middle East war: Few solutions to fuel shortages in Africa
Thu 19:40 - France 24
'He wasn't convincing to the world and to the American people', former US ambassador to NATO says
Thu 21:29 - Fox News
Iran's tallest bridge collapses after reported US airstrikes; Iran threatens American allies in retaliation
Fri 00:01 - Al-Monitor
US experts say American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes
Fri 03:19 - The Hill
USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier to return to Middle East amid Iran fight
Fri 04:43 - Le Figaro
LIVE - War in Iran: Donald Trump threatens further destruction of bridges and power plants, Tehran rules out surrender
Fri 05:00 - Al Jazeera English
Iran war live: Ex-FM Zarif says Tehran should ‘declare victory, make deal’
Fri 05:36 - Al-Monitor
Analysis-Trump's anger over Iran thrusts NATO into fresh crisis
Fri 06:01 - Al-Monitor
South Korea, France agree to deepen defence cooperation amid Middle East conflict
Fri 13:36 - Al-Monitor
Iran leaders join crowds on Tehran's streets to project control in wartime
Fri 15:01 - Al-Monitor
Putin holds call with Turkey's Erdogan to discuss Middle East
Sat 14:22 - Middle East Eye
Middle East war has caused 'geostrategic impasse', Erdogan says
Sat 15:49 - Al Jazeera English
Iran says US, Israel belong in Stone Age after Tehran university strike
Sat 17:31 - Euronews
Prayers, verses and holy books: How have religious symbols been used in the ongoing war in the Middle East?
Sat 19:17 - Al Jazeera English
Universities hit as US, Israel ramp up attacks on Iran’s infrastructure
Sat 21:30 - BBC Headlines
Archbishop to pray for Middle East peace in first Easter sermon
Sun 09:33 - France 24
Ramstein: Controversy in Germany over military base's role in Middle East war
Sun 13:46 - Euronews
Iran war suspends Easter church gatherings in Dubai, but Christians remain defiant against attacks
Sun 15:01 - Al-Monitor
China ready to cooperate with Russia to ease Middle East tension, foreign minister says
Sun 15:17 - Al Jazeera English
Christian Lebanese families displaced as they celebrate Easter
Sun 15:33 - France 24
War in the Middle East: the US rescues missing airman from Iran
Sun 15:51 - Sky News (UK)
Baby among three killed after tree topples during Easter egg hunt
Sun 16:14 - Politico EU
‘Choose peace,’ Pope Leo implores world leaders in first Easter address
Sun 17:22 - Euronews
In first Easter blessing as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV urges those who can unleash wars to 'choose peace'
Sun 19:30 - Al-Monitor
Lebanon's Christians mark Easter in solidarity with war-hit south
Mon 01:07 - France 24
Nigeria troops rescue Easter worshippers after deadly church attack
Mon 01:55 - Fox News
Baby among 3 dead in holiday horror as Easter egg hunt turns deadly
Mon 08:12 - Euronews
In Portugal, bikers join Father Avelino for Easter blessing
Mon 09:05 - Washington Examiner
Pope Leo calls on those who ‘unleash wars’ to ‘choose peace’ in first Easter Mass
Mon 09:50 - Euronews
Hundreds of motorcyclists join Portuguese priest in Easter celebration on wheels
Mon 13:39 - Fox News
WNBA champ Natasha Cloud takes issue with Trump's Iran message on Easter
Mon 13:59 - Washington Examiner
WATCH LIVE: Donald and Melania Trump host annual Easter egg roll at White House
Mon 16:04 - The Hill
Stephen A. Smith on Trump's Iran f-bomb threat: 'It never ends with this guy'
Mon 19:26 - Fox News
Hegseth ties Iran rescue to Easter story and Jesus Christ: 'A pilot reborn'
Mon 19:59 - France 24
White House posts then deletes Easter video of Trump insulting Macron
Mon 20:19 - France 24
Dozens killed in Easter attacks in Nigeria
Mon 23:04 - BBC Headlines
Clock ticks on Trump's Iran ultimatum with little sign of breakthrough
Tue 06:55 - BBC Headlines
Oil prices rise ahead of Trump's Iran deal deadline
Tue 09:03 - Al Jazeera English
Trump and Hegseth invoke God and religion in Iran war press conference
Tue 12:52 - Euronews
Trump's Iran ultimatum: When does it expire and how serious is his threat to 'blow up everything'?
Tue 13:28 - France 24
'Free and on their way to France': Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris released by Iran, says Macron
Tue 14:01 - Al-Monitor
French nationals released from Iran, returning to France, Macron says
Tue 14:51 - Le Figaro
“I have tears in my eyes”: those close to Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris “very moved” after their release
Tue 15:26 - The Hill
Jeffries calls on Republicans to 'stop the madness' after latest Trump Iran threat
Tue 15:57 - La Repubblica (IT)
The stock markets today, April 7th. Europe closes in the red amid Trump's threats and ultimatums to Iran
Tue 16:15 - Fox News
Iran releases 2 French citizens after 'three and a half years of detention,' Macron says
Tue 17:54 - Le Figaro
Who is Mahdieh Esfandiari, the Iranian woman convicted of advocating terrorism, and possible bargaining chip after the release of Jacques Paris and Cécile Kohler
Tue 19:27 - Fox News
Trump Iran threat sparks calls for his ouster, but one Dem says effort ‘not realistic’
Wed 10:00 - Washington Post
Trump administration expected to slash Iran war funding request
Wed 10:51 - Le Figaro
The first images of ex-detainees in Iran Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris who meet Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée
Wed 21:20 - Fox News
WATCH: Leavitt slaps down critics who called Trump's Iran threat a bluff
Thu 10:00 - The Hill
GOP lawmakers praise Trump Iran deal but caution about path forward
Thu 15:39 - Fox News
Republicans block Jeffries' gambit to curb Trump's Iran war powers
Thu 16:07 - Fox News
Dem governor says 'something genuinely wrong with' Trump, urges removal from office for 'national security'
Thu 16:25 - The Hill
Greene on Trump Iran 'civilization' post: 'Absolute madness'
Fri 15:28 - The Telegraph
Trump’s war in Iran sends US petrol prices soaring
Fri 16:04 - Washington Examiner
Trump must secure Iran’s irreversible nuclear dismantlement or resume strikes
Sat 10:00 - Washington Examiner
Red-hot inflation raises the risk of disaster for Republicans
Sat 13:00 - Washington Post
How college students who study war view Trump’s Iran taunts
Sat 14:37 - The Hill
Khanna open to alliance with Greene as GOP rift deepens: 'I'm game'
Sun 10:00 - Washington Examiner
Republicans pivot back to taxes after Iran ceasefire, eye midterm election reset
Mon 09:00 - Washington Post
As Iran war drags on, midterm forecasts for Republicans get even worse
Mon 09:00 - Fox News
Snubbed by Trump, GOP candidates fighting for re-election act like they have his backing anyway
Mon 13:30 - The Hill
Congressional Republicans are failing the Trump test
Mon 15:59 - Washington Examiner
Republicans praise video challenging Ro Khanna on illegal immigration
Mon 16:14 - Fox News
Democrats build midterm momentum, but Republicans still in driver's seat in Senate majority battle
Mon 21:43 - The Hill
Senate Republican calls proposed NASA budget cuts a 'mistake'
Tue 01:00 - Fox News
Ro Khanna confronted by voter on California immigration policies in Jubilee appearance
Tue 02:11 - Middle East Eye
Democrats to force Senate vote on curbing Trump’s war powers