Poll: Trump’s approval rating hits second-term low as Americans sour on the economy and Iran war

President Donald Trump’s job approval rating has sunk to a new low as Americans express growing concerns about rising costs and the war with Iran, according to an NBC News Decision Desk Poll powered by SurveyMonkey. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Overall, 37% of adults … Read more

“Arc de Trump” receives preliminary design approval from arts commission

A Trump-appointed commission tasked with reviewing public buildings in Washington, D.C., raised questions about but ultimately gave preliminary design approval to one of President Trump’s architectural priorities: a 250-foot stone arch that would tower above the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.  The commissioners questioned project architect Nicolas Charbonneau about the arch’s structural footings, pedestrian … Read more

DHS boss rescinds restrictive $100,000 approval process, giving hope to FEMA relief efforts

WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Wednesday rescinded a rule that DHS expenditures over $100,000 be personally approved by his office, ending a widely criticized policy implemented by his predecessor Kristi Noem that critics said put a particular burden on the Federal Emergency Management Agency ’s work aiding disaster response and recovery. The … Read more

Trump says he might withdraw the U.S. from NATO, even though the law says he can’t without Congress’ approval

Washington — President Trump says he’s considering withdrawing the U.S. from NATO, after years of complaining the alliance’s member countries aren’t paying enough for their own defense. And since he began the war with Iran, the president has been lashing out about the lack of support from NATO allies.  A law passed by Congress in … Read more

Trump says he doesn’t want to call Iran conflict a “war” because of need for approval from Congress

President Trump suggested late Wednesday he’s avoiding describing the military conflict with Iran as a “war” because of concerns around the fact that Congress hasn’t authorized military force.  “I won’t use the word ‘war’ because they say, if you use the word war, that’s maybe not a good thing to do,” the president said at … Read more

Republican, Democratic strategists react to new poll on Trump’s approval rating

Republican, Democratic strategists react to new poll on Trump’s approval rating – CBS News Watch CBS News A recent CBS News poll shows President Trump’s approval rating may be slipping. Political strategists Rina Shah and Kristian Ramos join CBS News with more. Source link

8 states file emergency motion to block Nexstar-Tegna merger after FCC approval

California and seven other states filed an emergency motion on Friday to stop the merger of broadcasting companies Nexstar and Tegna, a corporate tie-up that would create the country’s largest operator of local television stations. The eight attorneys general filed the motion for a temporary restraining order less than a day after the Federal Communications … Read more

Hawley introduces bill to strip FDA approval from ‘inherently dangerous’ abortion pill

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is introducing a new bill to strip FDA approval from the popular abortion pill mifepristone. The new bill builds upon proposed legislation Hawley introduced last year that would ban mifepristone and allow women to sue manufacturers profiting off of what … Read more

Trump warns Iran’s new leader won’t ‘last long’ without his approval

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump said Sunday that Iran’s new leader is “not going to last long” without U.S. approval as Operation Epic Fury continues into its second week. “He’s going to have to get approval from us,” Trump told ABC News in an interview. “If he doesn’t get … Read more

Thune says Trump doesn’t need approval for Iran strikes

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Thune says Trump doesn’t need approval for Iran strikes 00:40 UP NEXT Rubio on when Trump made decision to attack Iran 00:14 Timberlake works to stop DUI arrest video release 00:18 Reese’s launches peanut-butter-cup toothpaste 00:21 Tillis grills … Read more