Georgia Republicans delivered a split decision in Tuesday's runoff elections, backing Trump's preferred Senate candidate Mike Collins but rejecting his choice for governor, Burt Jones, in favor of billionaire Rick Jackson. Jackson spent more than $100 million, largely from his own pocket, to defeat the Trump-endorsed candidate. The results highlight the limits of Trump's endorsement power in a state that has become a key battleground ahead of the 2026 midterms. Collins will now face Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in November.
President Donald Trump said he has called off new military strikes on Iran just hours after threatening escalation, as negotiations toward a peace deal picked up momentum at the G7 summit. Separately, Trump nominated US Attorney Jay Clayton to serve as director of national intelligence, filling a key national security position amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.
Voters headed to the polls Tuesday for primary elections and runoffs in Alabama, Georgia, the District of Columbia, and other states, with President Donald Trump's political influence on the ballot. A new NBC News poll shows Trump's approval rating at historic lows, with 77% of young voters, 64% of Latinos, and two-thirds of independents disapproving. Meanwhile, the FBI foiled an alleged plot to attack the White House during a UFC event, and the Supreme Court turned away a challenge to New York's firearms liability law.
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.