Our most recent book is The Comeback: The 2024 Elections and American Politics. The second Trump administration has been full of ominous developments -- now including a war in the Middle East.
Gas prices in the US hit an average of $4 per gallon today, their highest level since 2022, according to AAA. Average prices at the pump are now higher than at any point during President Donald Trump's two terms. Gas prices have surged since the start of the war in the Middle East, rising by about $1 per gallon over the past month. Oil prices also rose slightly today, a day after US crude oil settled above $100 per barrel for the first time since July 2022. This comes after Trump threatened that he would "obliterate" Iran's energy sources if a deal to end the war is not reached and the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened, deepening fears the conflict could escalate further.
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