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Epic Fury Hits Iran; Food Prices Soar, Trump Approval Drops

5/21/2026

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White House spokesman Kush Desai said operation Epic Fury is causing disruptions while the administration targets Iranian nuclear threat.
The Century Foundation and Groundwork Collaborative reported 13% rise in barbecue staple prices and a 98% jump in corn costs, although a White House official said Bureau of Labor Statistics data show a smaller rise.
Polls show six-in-ten Republicans approve of President Donald Trump’s economic handling, down from eight-in-ten in February.

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White House spokesman Kush Desai said operation Epic Fury is causing disruptions while the administration targets Iranian nuclear threat.
The Century Foundation and Groundwork Collaborative reported 13% rise in barbecue staple prices and a 98% jump in corn costs, although a White House official said Bureau of Labor Statistics data show a smaller rise.
Polls show six-in-ten Republicans approve of President Donald Trump’s economic handling, down from eight-in-ten in February.