It was another dizzying week in politics, with President Trump escalating and then hinting at an exit from the Iran war even as thousands more U.S. troops head to the region and global energy markets reel. Back home, a prolonged Department of Homeland Security shutdown disrupted airports, while the political fallout is dragging down Trump’s approval ratings to new lows. .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{ -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); } Join now to continue reading.Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no advertising. Learn more.If you’re already a member, sign in to your account.