Trump

Two weeks into the war with Iran, President Donald Trump has increasingly been knocked back on his political heels. He's struggled to sell the war at home as oil prices rise, his polling numbers fall and his electoral coalition shows signs of splintering. Trump has fumed at news coverage and sent mixed signals on goals. He's now asked other countries to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open and said “about seven” countries were talking to the U.S.. But it's unclear when that might happen. Iran says it'll keep using the strait as leverage. The turmoil has allowed Democrats to try to seize the moment and unite before the November elections.