8-20-26 Afternoon Rush - Trump Declares "Economic D-Day" on Iran as Oil Prices SPIKE
8-20-26 Afternoon Rush - Trump Declares "Economic D-Day" on Iran as Oil Prices SPIKE  
Podcast: The Rush Hour With Dave Neal
Published On: Thu Aug 20 2026
Description: Donald Trump is declaring an "economic D-Day" on Iran—and the immediate fallout could hit Americans directly at the pump. Oil prices are surging as tensions escalate, raising new fears about inflation, gas prices and the wider global economy. We've got all the latest updates, plus Republican politicians continue ducking debate challenges while hoping voters won't notice. It's all happening on the afternoon edition of The Rush Hour!