John Thune

Senator John Thune said the war with Iran has overtaken all other issues in the minds of American voters, saying it has 'trumped everything else'. His comments underscore how the escalating Middle East conflict is reshaping political priorities in Washington and on the campaign trail, crowding out domestic concerns like the economy and immigration in public debate.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is mapping out the chamber's final run of votes before the midterm elections, Politico reports. The scheduling choices he makes in the coming weeks will determine which priorities reach the floor and which are left until after voters go to the polls, with control of Congress at stake.