— One commenter summed up the internet’s reaction to "Man Cereal." Your move, Tony the Tiger.
Iran War
102 Days and Counting
What’s going on: On Sunday, what President Donald Trump initially described as a short war with Iran reached its 100th day. The big question now is when it will end. Trump, not exactly known for his patience, says the answer is soon because Iran is desperate for a deal. But that doesn't square with what’s happening on the ground. The latest word from Trump was that he'll work with the country to destroy its uranium used to build weapons. And if they say no thanks to that, he'll "take them out militarily very harshly." Shortly after, Israel and Iran traded fire for the first time since reaching a ceasefire in April. Although they agreed hours later to temporarily stop fighting, both warned they'd retaliate if attacked. Since the war began, the fighting has killed thousands of people, wounded tens of thousands, and forced millions from their homes.
What's next?: Even if the war ends tomorrow, grocery and gas prices likely aren’t going down anytime soon. Many major economies — including the US’s — are struggling with inflation driven by reduced access to oil, and the economic effects will probably continue into at least 2027. While the president attempts to make a deal to end the war, backlash grows among Republican politicians and voters alike. Last week, four Republicans sided with Democrats to pass a resolution limiting Trump’s war powers, and polls show that Trump’s public approval is plummeting even lower than it already was. All this could mean bad news for Republicans when the midterms come later this year, and maybe in the 2028 election, too.
