Poll Shows Divide on Iran; Helene Recovery Lags as Damage Mounts

A new poll shows a widening partisan divide over the war with Iran, highlighting growing political tensions on foreign policy. In North Carolina, Hurricane Helene recovery efforts continue to lag as an estimated $60 billion in damage far outpaces available aid, with officials warning of long-term rebuilding challenges. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin is scheduled to visit western North Carolina this week to assess recovery efforts. In energy policy, state senators are seeking federal assistance to evaluate solar projects amid concerns over costs and reliability. Meanwhile, reactions continue to pour in following the end of the 32-year Leandro school funding case, with sharp divisions over what the ruling means for education moving forward.