Trump's sway tested at the ballot box
Primary elections in Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma, and the District of Columbia on Tuesday test President Donald Trump's endorsement power ahead of the November midterms. Georgia Republicans are set to finalize picks for US Senate and governor in a primary runoff. Alaska's Senate race saw a twist when a candidate named Dan Sullivan sharing the same name as the incumbent was disqualified.
NBC News poll shows broad disapproval
A new NBC News poll reveals that Trump is dragging down the Republican Party ahead of the midterms, with his approval rating deeply underwater. The survey found 77% of young voters, 64% of Latino voters, and two-thirds of independents disapprove of the job Trump is doing. Republicans are losing support among these key demographics, raising concerns about the party's midterm outlook.
FBI foils White House UFC attack plot
The FBI arrested multiple suspects connected to a planned attack on the White House during a scheduled UFC cage-fighting event. Court papers unsealed Tuesday detailed a plot involving explosives-laden drones. FBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrests. Separately, the Supreme Court turned away a challenge to New York's 2021 firearms liability law, allowing gun manufacturers to be sued over shootings deemed a public health threat.