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What the Iran war’s economic fallout means for the midterms

Season 2026 Episode 18 | 13m 01s

Fallout from the Iran war has created economic woes ahead of the midterms. The panel discusses Trump’s goals in the Middle East and the effects they may have on control of Congress.

Major funding for “Washington Week with The Atlantic” is provided by Consumer Cellular, Otsuka, Kaiser Permanente, the Yuen Foundation, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Extras
The state of negotiations to end Trump’s stalled war in Iran
Why ‘YOLO’ Republicans are defying Trump in Congress
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from June 5, 2026.
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from May 29, 2026.
David Ignatius on the consequences of the Iran war
Trump’s revolutionary approach to global leadership
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from May 22, 2026.
Trump's political rampage
Hegseth’s turbulent time leading the U.S. military
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from May 15, 2026.