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Polls taken since the strikes show Americans are divided over U.S. military action against Iran, with a majority opposing and widespread concern that the conflict could raise oil prices and make the U.S. less safe; opinions split along party lines, and many voters remain wary of ground troops and skeptical of the administration's rationale for action.
Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, warned that an attack on Iran could pose greater danger to U.S. troops if critical munitions are scarce and allied support is lacking, according to insiders discussing internal Pentagon briefings as the Trump administration weighs a strike.
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said policy remains moderately restrictive and officials should be prepared to lower rates further unless the labor market improves; she urged the Fed not to signal a pause and to keep policy near neutral as inflation cools, noting the central bank already trimmed rates by 25 basis points last month amid slower job growth and a 4.4% unemployment rate ahead of the January meeting.