The weekend's headlines connected military technology, potential U.S. strikes, gasoline costs and campaign politics ahead of the midterm elections. Here are five stories that shaped the conversation.

Ukraine Says Starlink Service Has Returned To Normal

Ukraine said Saturday that Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SPCX) services Starlink and Starshield were fully operating after more than a week of restrictions disrupted military activity.

"The speeds are now at the level we need," President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Telegram.

The Pentagon Develops Possible Iran Strike Plans

The U.S. military has reportedly prepared options for potential attacks on Iran after the November midterms, as Tehran signals it would respond more strongly to any renewed assault.

U.S. Central Command has follow-up strikes ready if the White House approves them, The Hill reported, citing a source.

Vance Points To Refinery Capacity In Gasoline Debate

Vice President JD Vance said 20% of U.S. refining capacity went offline under then-President Joe Biden, adding to current pressure at the pump.

At a CBS News town hall, Detroit barber Keyshawn Wheatley said gas costs about $4.33 per gallon and asked how prices could return to first-term levels.

Greene Links A Possible Iran Attack To Michigan's Senate Race

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said any new U.S. strike on Iran before the midterms would help Democrat Abdul El-Sayed win Michigan's Senate seat.

"It's a stupid senseless war and America hates it," she wrote on X.

Lee Challenges Sanders Over Billionaire Campaign Spending

Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) pushed back on Sen. Bernie Sanders' (I-Vt.) criticism of billionaire involvement in politics, arguing that limiting political speech would benefit Democrats and left-leaning media.

Sanders had accused Elon Musk and other billionaires of trying to buy influence before the midterms.