Sen. Shelley Moore Capito on the Iran war latest, DHS funding battle and midterm elections

Summary

Senator Shelley Moore Capito joins Squawk Box to discuss the Iran war, DHS funding battle, and midterm elections. She expresses optimism about de-escalation with Iran, which could impact oil prices, and outlines Republican strategies on border security and economic issues affecting voters.

• Senator Capito views Iran as weakened and sees positive developments from blockades and negotiations.
• She discusses DHS funding and supports a 'skinny bill' to fund ICE and border patrol.
• She connects economic concerns like gas and food prices to midterm election outcomes.
• She predicts Republicans will retain Senate majority due to pocketbook issues.
• She mentions working on permitting reform to boost economic growth.
• She highlights the Working Families Tax Cut but notes economic stagnation.