AP Top Political News at 4:37 p.m. EDT

Explosions seen over Jordanian city of Aqaba as Iran says it is retaliating for U.S. strikesHouse passes short-term funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the electionMacho, macho men? Democrats talk masculinity on campaign trail after years of Trump's bravadoPostal Service work to comply with Trump's executive order is rushed, sloppy, whistleblower contendsWith elections nearing, battleground Republicans still waiting for Trump to open his campaign walletDemocrats are again angling for Rep. Mike Lawler's House seat. Can he hold on in liberal New York?Bessent pitches US-backed financial literacy competition to world's largest economiesDays after Trump announces Venezuela oil deal, White House fills in some of the detailsArmy Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the j