Prices keep climbing. Frustrated voters may take it out on Republicans.

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A new inflation report shows that prices rose again last month ahead of the midterms, driven by energy costs from the war in Iran. The Wall Street Journal’s Eliza Collins explains why voters are blaming Republicans and what it means for Congress. Russia pounded oil, gas, and electricity facilities in Ukraine yesterday, cutting off power to roughly 600,000 people. The strikes came as Kyiv worries Washington could restrict its access to vital intelligence and a military tracking system. NPR’s Joanna Kakissis discusses the situation. Prediction markets are letting users wager on criminal jury trials and military raids. Mariah Timms from the Wall Street Journal explores the ethical concerns. Plus, the federal probe into Rep. Ilhan Omar widened, New York City moved to ban Central Park horse carriages, and the FDA’s new sunscreen ingredient is on the shelves. Today’s episode was hosted by Yasmeen Khan.