Iran Strikes and Israel Aid Cuts Shake Up Election Day

Foreign Policy · Maxine Davey, Maya Krainc · 2026-11-03 23:02 UTC

Two last-minute foreign-policy developments could impact U.S. voters’ midterm decisions.

Two last-minute foreign-policy developments could impact U.S. voters’ midterm decisions.

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