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President Trump's Approval Ratings Hit Record Low Amid Midterm Election Concerns

President Trump's Approval Ratings Hit Record Low Amid Midterm Election Concerns

President Trump's net approval rating has fallen to a new record low of -23.0, with 60.4% disapproving and 37.4% approving of his performance, according to analyst Nate Silver's aggregate of U.S. national polls. This marks a further decline from -19.7 in mid-September. Historically, this approval level is lower than any past president at the same point in their term since Harry Truman. The decline in approval is also reflected in specific issues, with net approval on immigration at -13.0, trade at -28.3, the economy at -32.1, and inflation at -46.4. These figures have dropped by one to two points since mid-September. The upcoming November 3 midterm elections will see all 435 federal House of Representatives seats and 35 of the 100 Senate seats up for election. Democrats are currently favored to gain control of both chambers, with Silver's model giving them a 69% chance to win the Senate and a 91% chance to win the House. This forecast is influenced by a 9.1-point lead for Democrats in the generic ballot, w...

Representative Julie Fedorchak Projected for Strong Re-election in North Dakota's At-Large District House Race

Representative Julie Fedorchak Projected for Strong Re-election in North Dakota's At-Large District House Race

Incumbent Representative Julie Fedorchak, a Republican, is seeking re-election for a second term in the 2026 North Dakota at-large District House election. She is running against Democratic candidate Trygve Hammer. According to the Pollsmax forecast, Representative Fedorchak has a 99.9% chance of winning, with projections indicating she will receive 74.3% of the vote compared to 25.7% for Hammer, resulting in a projected Republican margin of 48.6 percentage points. The race is currently rated as 'Solid Republican' by Pollsmax. This forecast is based on 100,000 simulations that incorporate polling data and fundamental race factors. In the 2024 election, President Trump won North Dakota's at-large congressional district by 17.5%, further underscoring the strong Republican leanings of the district.

Rep. Gabe Evans Holds Narrow Lead in Colorado's 8th Congressional District Amidst Challenging Political Climate

Rep. Gabe Evans Holds Narrow Lead in Colorado's 8th Congressional District Amidst Challenging Political Climate

Republican Representative Gabe Evans is maintaining a narrow lead over his Democratic challenger, state Representative Manny Rutinel, in Colorado's 8th Congressional District. A recent poll of 400 likely voters, conducted between September 16-17, shows Evans with 48% support compared to Rutinel's 46.3%, with 5.7% undecided. The survey has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.9 percentage points. This competitive race is occurring despite a broader political environment where over 60% of voters in the district believe the country is heading in the wrong direction, and President Trump's approval is underwater, with 50.8% disapproving of him and his policies. The Cook Political Report rates this district as a 'Toss Up,' highlighting its hyper-competitive nature since its creation after the 2020 census. Evans previously flipped the seat in 2024, defeating Democratic incumbent Yadira Caraveo by a slim margin.

Democrats poised to win control in Congress, polls and analysts say

Democrats poised to win control in Congress, polls and analysts say

Another analysis and polling average adds to the list of predictions that Democrats can win control of at least one chamber of Congress in midterms.

Rep. Dina Titus's Congressional Tenure and Performance Under Scrutiny Amidst Re-election Campaign

Rep. Dina Titus's Congressional Tenure and Performance Under Scrutiny Amidst Re-election Campaign

Representative Dina Titus, a Democrat from Nevada, is facing increased scrutiny regarding her 15-year tenure in the U.S. House of Representatives, particularly concerning her taxpayer-funded compensation and legislative output. Through the end of 2025, Titus will have earned approximately $2.61 million in congressional salary. During this period, only two bills sponsored by her have become law. The Nevada Globe reported that between July and September 2025, Titus missed over 36% of House votes, placing her in the 99th percentile for missed votes during that quarter. This comes as her Republican challenger, Carrie Buck, has consistently outraised her in recent fundraising quarters, including $436,000 in the first quarter of 2026 compared to Titus's $304,000, and an $815,000 haul in the second quarter. NRCC spokesman Christian Martinez has criticized Titus's long service, suggesting it has become a 'taxpayer-funded retirement plan' with little return for Nevadans.

Spain Implements Preventive Measures Against Anticipated Migrant Surge in Ceuta

Spain Implements Preventive Measures Against Anticipated Migrant Surge in Ceuta

Spanish authorities are on high alert in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave bordering Morocco, following social media calls for a new mass migration attempt. This comes after a significant event on July 30 and 31, when over 70,000 individuals entered the territory by swimming around the border fence. While most were subsequently returned, several thousand migrants remain in Ceuta. Madrid is now taking preventive measures to avert another large-scale entry, with Spain’s foreign minister maintaining frequent contact with his Moroccan counterpart. Officials are also working to counter what they describe as online disinformation related to these calls for migration. Despite reports suggesting less impact from the latest messages, Ceuta remains on high alert as Spain prepares for potential developments.

Morocco votes for a new parliament after Gen Z protests and migration surge to Ceuta

Morocco votes for a new parliament after Gen Z protests and migration surge to Ceuta

Moroccan voters are choosing a new parliament Wednesday in an election marked by frustration among young people and high unemployment

What's at stake as Morocco votes after mass migration attempts and deadly youth protests

What's at stake as Morocco votes after mass migration attempts and deadly youth protests

Moroccan voters are heading to the polls to elect a new parliament, with a focus on jobs, wages, and inequality

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Joyce Beatty gnaws at Trump's ego as he thirsts for monuments to himself | Opinion

Joyce Beatty gnaws at Trump's ego as he thirsts for monuments to himself | Opinion

Rep. Joyce Beatty of Columbus is stuck so deeply in Donald Trump's craw because she is blocking "the flowers" his ego can't wait to smell.

Representative Nancy Pelosi to Retire from Congress After 2026 Midterm Elections

Representative Nancy Pelosi to Retire from Congress After 2026 Midterm Elections

Representative Nancy Pelosi is set to retire from Congress following the 2026 midterm elections, concluding a nearly 40-year career in public service. This announcement marks the end of an era for one of the most influential figures in American politics, who served as the first woman Speaker of the House. Her career trajectory, from an unlikely Congressional candidate to a powerful leader, is being chronicled in a new five-part podcast series titled 'The Speaker' by KQED's Scott Shafer. The series aims to capture her story and political legacy, with Shafer and Pelosi biographer Susan Page discussing her impact and the future direction of the Democratic Party.

Jürgen Klopp gave Younes Ebnoutalib an offer he couldn’t refuse

Jürgen Klopp gave Younes Ebnoutalib an offer he couldn’t refuse

The Eintracht Frankfurt striker has made his decision.