The Republican-led Congress, faced with deepening economic discontent exacerbated by President Donald Trump’s Iran war, is struggling to find consensus on any plan to address the cost of living with less than six months before midterm elections. Frustration is building among vulnerable GOP lawmakers and moderates who say the party is wasting valuable time on issues that aren’t resonating with Americans while ignoring the concerns about prices and inflation dominating the campaign trail. Bloomber
May 17th, 2026 Polls Open Tuesday as Six States Vote on "Mini" Super Tuesday The Republican-led Congress, faced with deepening economic discontent exacerbated by President Donald Trump’s Iran war, is struggling to find consensus on any plan to address the cost of living with less than six months before midterm elections. Frustration is building among vulnerable GOP lawmakers and moderates who say the party is wasting valuable time on issues that aren’t resonating with Americans while ignoring the concerns about prices and inflation dominating the campaign trail. Bloomberg's Balance of Power's Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu hit the road to preview elections in Georgia.
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