Week in Politics: Inflation pressure; war in Iran and effect on midterm elections
We look at how some concerning economic indicators as well as the ongoing war in Iran might affect the midterm elections.
NPR reports: We look at how some concerning economic indicators as well as the ongoing war in Iran might affect the midterm elections.
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