House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., recently acknowledged that tensions involving former President Donald Trump and Iran have had a ripple effect on the U.S. economy, contributing to rising prices for Americans. Johnson noted that the instability in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments, is expected to persist until after the upcoming midterm elections. He suggested that gas and diesel prices, along with grocery costs, are closely linked to the region’s unrest and are likely to decrease once the situation stabilizes. Trump has previously indicated that a resolution may come after the election. A recent poll by the New York Times and Siena University found that 38% of likely voters approve of Trump's overall job performance, with slightly higher support for his handling of the economy (39%) than for his approach to the cost of living (28%). On the issue of Iran, only 31% of likely voters approved of Trump’s actions. The poll also revealed that Democrats are now more trusted than Republicans on key economic issues, including the cost of living and the national deficit. Democrats are currently leading in the generic congressional ballot by nearly 9 percentage points. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the conflict involving Iran has contributed to more than one-third of the inflation increase seen this year. This has been reflected in the rising yield of the 10-year Treasury note, which recently reached 5.04%, the highest level since 2007. These economic indicators highlight the growing concern over inflation and its impact on American households. The Supreme Court has recently issued decisions that have been seen as setbacks for Trump and his allies. The court blocked Trump’s attempt to implement a federal regulation that would have given the Postal Service more control over mail-in ballots, a move that critics argued could affect election integrity. Additionally, the court refused to approve a new congressional map in Missouri that would have reduced the number of Democratic-held districts. Legal experts suggest that the justices are closely monitoring any actions that might threaten the stability of the electoral process. In response to these rulings, Trump described them as a significant loss for Republicans and America, claiming they make it easier for the "Radical Left 'Dumocrats'" to engage in ballot fraud through mail-in voting. He also criticized the three justices he appointed to the Supreme Court, calling them a "shell of their original selves." This criticism reflects his frustration with the court’s recent decisions and their potential impact on the upcoming elections.