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New polling data shows independent voters, particularly those without college degrees, have grown increasingly dissatisfied with President Donald Trump during his second term. The trend poses a challenge for Republicans heading into the 2026 midterm elections. Key issues driving the discontent include the Iran war's economic toll, rising gas prices, and concerns over the administration's trade policies.
President Donald Trump's job approval has fallen to a record low, with 61% of Americans disapproving according to the latest Economist/YouGov poll. Independent voters have soured on Trump most dramatically: only 21% approve, while 71% disapprove — a net approval of -50, the worst among independents in either of Trump's terms. AP-NORC polling shows independents without college degrees have shifted from 48% approval around the 2024 election to roughly 25% today.
A federal judge rejected a legal effort to cancel the White House's UFC event, clearing the way for what the administration is calling the start of Trump's 'grand sporting season.' The ruling came as the White House prepared to host UFC fights on its lawn, with the president also attending the US-Paraguay World Cup match in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, a judge denied a request to stay the Kennedy Center renaming order, and Trump's lawyers argued there was no collusion with Trump in ongoing legal matters.
New polling from AP shows independent voters have grown increasingly unhappy with President Donald Trump during his second term, particularly independents without a college degree. The shift comes as the administration faces multiple challenges including the US-Iran conflict, inflation at 4.2%, and controversial policy changes affecting federal research funding, the Kennedy Center, and immigration enforcement. Senate Democrats are planning a coordinated counteroffensive focused on economic concerns and healthcare costs.
President Donald Trump signed a $70 billion bill to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol operations through the remainder of his term. The legislation provides long-term financial stability for the agencies as the administration continues its enforcement-focused immigration policies. Separately, Trump nominated Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence, and the president drew attention by stating 'I love the inflation' as the annual inflation rate hit a three-year high of 6.4%. The developments come amid midterm primary elections reshaping the political landscape.
President Donald Trump signed a nearly $70 billion immigration enforcement package into law, giving his administration's deportation and border security agenda a massive funding boost. The Senate approved the funding for Trump's immigration agencies in a bipartisan vote. Separately, Trump-backed candidate Steve Hilton advanced in the California governor's race, and the House panel is seeking testimony from Alan Dershowitz regarding Jeffrey Epstein. The White House also named Brian Johnson to head the consumer watchdog agency.
President Donald Trump was loudly booed during the national anthem at the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs in New York. Separately, Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman advanced to a runoff after seeing off a Republican challenger. Jeffrey Epstein's longtime assistant Lesley Groff is set to testify before a House panel, and experts warned Trump is inventing fraud claims about California elections.
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to issue consequential rulings on key parts of President Trump's agenda, including cases on birthright citizenship and presidential control of independent agencies. The conservative-majority court has already struck down Trump's worldwide tariffs and weakened the Voting Rights Act, drawing criticism of partisan decision-making.
The Senate voted 50-49 along party lines on Thursday to advance the Republican reconciliation bill, rejecting a Democratic attempt to strip a $1.8 billion DOJ payout fund from the legislation. The bill expands tax breaks and adds to the federal deficit, drawing criticism from budget watchdogs.
The US House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution to halt hostilities with Iran, with four Republicans joining Democrats in a 215-208 vote that rebuked President Donald Trump. Lawmakers cited the escalating economic toll and the lack of congressional authorization for the conflict. The White House signaled Trump would veto the measure.