With just over a month to go until election day on Nov. 3, the US politics team is hosting a live Q&A on how the war with Iran could affect voters at the polls.
The conflict, now in its eighth month, has had major implications for Americans' wallets, government spending and US foreign policy. It has also reshaped the political landscape as the 2026 midterms approach.
Experts answering reader questions
Joining the conversation on Tuesday at 12pm EDT are senior political correspondent Lauren Gambino, political breaking news reporter Joseph Gedeon, global affairs correspondent Andrew Roth, data editor Will Craft and political correspondent Robert Tait.
Readers can sign in or sign up to join the conversation and ask questions about the war's costs and political consequences for Trump and candidates running in November.
Series leading up to the elections
The Q&A is part of a series hosted by the US politics team in the run-up to the November midterms. Previous conversations covered the makeup of the Democratic party and key races to watch, as well as the groups financially backing the candidates.
For broader coverage, readers can sign up to The Stakes newsletter, a weekly guide to the US midterms. The war on Iran cost the US $12.7bn by day six, with spending detailed in charts.
