An AP-NORC poll indicates 59 percent of Americans view US military actions against Iran as excessive during the fourth week of the conflict.Concerns regarding gasoline prices have surged to 45 percent as the White House attempts to balance regional security with domestic economic stability.Republican candidate loss in a Florida special election highlights growing political pressure on Donald Trump ahead of the November midterm contests.Despite the escalation, roughly 60 percent of the public remains opposed to the deployment of ground troops in the Middle East.