The Pentagon informed Congress this week that the projected cost of the Iran War to American taxpayers has increased to approximately $47.1 billion, up from $43.6 billion in September.
The price tag, which comes from the United States Central Command, is the latest estimate as of Oct. 16.Â
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Midterms are often used to understand the mood of the country, and this one is no different. As we barrel toward Election Day, many commenters say that this year’s midterms are a referendum on the economy—and affordability is certainly top of mind for households across the nation.
Americans don’t experience the economy in spreadsheets or monthly reports. They experience it at the grocery store, at the gas pump, and when they calculate whether they can afford a mortgage payment at today’s interest rates and home prices. Â
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