President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 32 percent, the lowest of his political career, as Republican support erodes over his handling of the Iran war. Seven House Republicans voted with Democrats to end the conflict, while GOP candidates in battleground states urge a speedy resolution ahead of midterms, with polling showing only 1 in 4 Americans support the war.
A new NBC News poll shows President Trump's support among Republican voters has declined less than two months before the November midterm elections, with multiple reports indicating GOP candidates are distancing themselves from Trump.
Democrats are expanding their competitive map in the 2026 Senate midterms, with forecasts showing them leading in nine of twelve competitive races. Republicans face challenges from Trump's slipping approval ratings and Elon Musk's controversial campaign spending on divisive issues.
President Trump campaigned on crime and economic issues as new data shows he has the highest disapproval rating for any president on record regarding gas prices, with 79% of Americans and 52% of Republicans viewing his handling negatively.
A new AP-NORC poll shows President Donald Trump's approval rating on handling Iran has declined slightly from the previous month, with a majority of Americans saying the war in Iran has not been worth fighting.
A new AP-NORC poll shows President Donald Trump's approval rating on handling Iran has declined slightly from the previous month, with a majority of Americans saying the war in Iran has not been worth fighting.
Republicans have secured significant redistricting victories in court that could gain them up to a dozen House seats currently held by Democrats, but President Donald Trump's low approval ratings and other political headwinds threaten to offset these advantages in the upcoming midterm elections.
NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows Democrats gaining a 2026 midterm edge as voters blame Trump for rising gas prices and express concern over the war in Iran. Republican redistricting wins may help the GOP, but low approval ratings and economic anxiety remain major midterm risks.
