US midterms could reshape Trump's foreign policy and the war with Iran

One of the most interesting aspects of this election is just how closely foreign policy has become connected to the cost of living here in the United States. Now, we've been hearing from voters frustrated by high fuel prices, inflation, and the rising costs of everyday necessities. And those frustrations are directly connected to developments overseas, particularly the war with Iran. Now, the conflict has disrupted global energy supplies, it's driven up oil prices, and it's left American consumers paying considerably more at the pump. Now, with Democrats gaining ground in Congress, President Trump could face considerably greater scrutiny over his foreign policy decisions. Democrats will have the power to investigate military operations, challenge spending priorities, and demand answers about the administration's strategy in the Middle East. Now, that scrutiny could also extend to American support for Ukraine, relations with Russia and trade policies affecting China. It's important to note here that President Trump still has two more years and he'll still retain broad authority over foreign affairs. But these elections could change the political pressure on the administration to explain not only its foreign policy objectives, but what those decisions are costing Americans back home. Manuel Rapalo, Al Jazeera, Madison, Wisconsin.