President Donald Trump’s disapproval rating has reached a new high during his second term, according to an Emerson College poll. The poll shows 58% of people disapprove of his job performance, mainly due to rising energy prices and economic problems, while 39% approve.
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President Trump’s disapproval rating is at 58%, the highest in his current term.
Only 39% of those surveyed approve of how he is doing as president.
The poll was conducted by Emerson College.
Economic problems and rising energy costs are main reasons for the increased disapproval.
The poll reflects public opinion during President Trump’s second term in office.
The survey provides insight into how Americans feel about the current economic situation.
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A group of lawmakers from both political parties is introducing a bill to help American families by improving paid leave, offering family tax credits, and creating federal child savings accounts. Currently, only about 25% of American workers have paid family leave through their jobs.
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Many American families find it hard to manage work and caregiving duties.
A bipartisan group in Congress is proposing new laws to support these families.
The legislation includes changes to paid leave policies.
It also aims to expand family tax credits to provide financial relief.
The bill would establish federal child savings accounts to help families save for their children.
Only about one-quarter of American workers currently get paid family leave from employers.
The goal is to make it easier for families to balance work and caregiving needs.
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Republican support for the war in Iran is decreasing. Some GOP Senate candidates are speaking out against the conflict, and voters are blaming the war for high gas prices.
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Support for the war in Iran is dropping among Republican voters.
Several Republican Senate candidates are opposing the war.
Senators Jon Husted, Dan Sullivan, Roger Marshall, and Pete Ricketts face pressure due to their positions.
Voters increasingly blame the war for rising gas prices.
The conflict has lasted nearly seven months.
Public opposition to the war is growing even within Republican voters.
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President Donald Trump has stopped some news outlets from entering the White House. Meanwhile, a Republican congresswoman wants to limit reporters’ access in parts of the Capitol, but Republican senators say they are happy with how reporters can access them now.
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President Trump has barred certain news outlets from White House access.
A Republican congresswoman is proposing to restrict press access inside parts of the Capitol building.
Republican senators generally support the current rules for reporters in the Senate.
Senators say reporters have very direct access to lawmakers in the Senate, more than in other Washington areas.
Senate Majority Leader John (last name not given) is involved in maintaining the current access levels for reporters.
The article contrasts the different approaches to press access between the White House, the House of Representatives, and the Senate.
Press freedoms in the Senate remain open despite restrictions elsewhere in Washington.
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A health trust in County Durham, UK, will review 4,500 breast cancer cases after finding mistakes like delayed diagnoses and unnecessary surgeries. Hundreds of patients were harmed, and the trust apologized for the problems dating back to 2015.
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County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust found failings in its breast cancer services.
Problems included late cancer diagnoses and more surgeries than needed.
A review started by checking cases from January 2023 to February 2025.
So far, 538 cases were reviewed, with 321 patients harmed, including one death.
Concerns were first raised in 2015 after changes in the service and loss of trainee doctors.
The trust has apologized to affected patients and families.
The review will now cover cases going back to 2015.
External organizations like NHS England and the Care Quality Commission had previously raised issues.
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Schools, sports teams, and outdoor employers in the U.S. are changing their schedules to protect people from extreme heat. These changes include working early or late to avoid the hottest times of day and improving access to cooling, but they also create challenges like longer workdays and strain on electricity systems.
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The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration advises employers to move work to cooler parts of the day, shorten shifts, and provide rest breaks.
California has an Extreme Heat Action Plan focusing on protecting vulnerable groups and strengthening energy systems to prevent outages.
Oregon requires water, shade, and rest breaks when the heat index reaches 80°F, with stricter rules at 90°F.
Oregon OSHA conducted over 3,000 inspections and issued fines totaling more than $650,000 from 2022 to 2025 for heat-related violations.
Texas schools are shifting sports practices to early morning or late evening hours to avoid dangerous heat, which extends coaches’ workdays.
Extreme heat increases demand on power grids, risking outages that affect air conditioning and cooling.
Workers produce body heat during hard labor, so rest and slower work can reduce heat stress but may lower productivity.
In very hot places like Phoenix, safe hours to work outside are shrinking due to heat that stays high even overnight.
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A new poll shows that if many voters choose to vote tactically in the next UK election, the Labour Party could come close to winning a majority. Tactical voting means people vote for a party that is more likely to win against a party they don't want, even if it is not their first choice.
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The poll surveyed over 8,000 voters and was done by Survation and the activist group 38 Degrees.
Labour is predicted to get 272 seats, making it the largest party but short of a full majority.
Reform UK is projected to be the second largest party with 153 seats, and the Conservatives third with 85 seats.
Tactical voting could reduce Reform’s seats from 153 to 62 and increase Labour’s to 319 seats.
About 18% of voters in key areas say they might vote tactically but have not decided yet.
If tactical voting grows, Labour would gain many seats currently likely to be won by Reform UK.
Left-leaning voters have been returning to Labour, partly motivated to stop Nigel Farage’s Reform UK.
The poll suggests that uniting centrist and left voters could be a winning strategy for Labour.
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Allies of President Donald Trump are criticizing Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei for his views on AI safety and his connection to the effective altruism movement. This comes as Trump’s team tries to challenge AI warnings and political ideas they see as opposing their agenda ahead of elections.
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President Trump’s allies see Dario Amodei as a key figure promoting worries about AI risks, called "doomerism."
Amodei is linked to the effective altruism movement, which focuses on using resources to do the most good.
A memo circulating in the White House calls effective altruism “fringe” and accuses it of putting foreign and future lives above Americans.
The memo calls Amodei and his family “The Anthropic knot” and says their ideas clash with Trump’s "America First" policy.
Anthropic is preparing for a major stock market sale (IPO), and political attacks could affect investors’ views.
Anthropic’s leaders say they don’t identify with effective altruism and emphasize AI’s benefits.
AI safety is a concern shared across political parties, not just among Trump’s opponents.
Some in the Trump circle find Amodei’s politics and focus on AI safety too different from their own views.
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Christian nationalism, a political movement that wants the U.S. to be a nation mainly for Christians, has become more powerful during President Donald Trump’s second term. However, most Americans do not support this view, and some Democratic candidates with Christian backgrounds are opposing it in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Christian nationalism claims the U.S. was founded as a Christian nation and should stay that way.
Several Trump administration officials support Christian nationalist ideas and policies.
A survey shows about two-thirds of Americans do not agree with Christian nationalism.
56% of Republicans support Christian nationalism, but only 32% of all Americans do.
Most states have more people opposing Christian nationalism than supporting it.
Some Democrats who are also Christian pastors are running for office and challenging Christian nationalism.
These Democratic candidates offer different views of Christianity connected to more progressive political ideas.
Examples include candidates in Iowa and Alaska who are ministers and say their faith motivates them to oppose Trump-era policies.
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Gas prices continue to rise across the United States despite efforts by some states to lower costs for drivers. Several states have temporarily suspended or frozen gas taxes to provide relief, while others are considering similar proposals.
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The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline was $4.74 and diesel was $6.52 as of September 23.
Gas prices have increased by 38 cents for gasoline and nearly 90 cents for diesel over the past month.
Georgia suspended its motor fuel tax from March 20 to June 2, which lowered prices by about 33 cents per gallon, but that suspension has ended.
Illinois froze its motor fuel tax rate through December 31 to prevent a scheduled increase.
Indiana suspended both gas excise and usage taxes, saving about 60 cents per gallon until October 5.
Kentucky froze a gas tax increase and declared a state of emergency to reduce prices by 10 cents per gallon.
Utah cut its state gas tax by 15% until the end of December.
Ohio and Massachusetts are considering temporary gas tax suspensions that would lower fuel costs if approved.
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A U.S. judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. The judge ruled that the ban likely violated the news outlets’ legal rights and ordered that their access be restored immediately while the case continues.
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President Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House over their news coverage.
The three news outlets filed a lawsuit claiming the ban violated their freedom of speech and legal rights.
U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly issued a temporary order blocking the ban for 14 days.
Judge Kelly said the ban likely violated the outlets’ due process rights, meaning they were not given a fair chance to respond before being blocked.
The judge found no evidence that the outlets’ reporting harmed national security, opposing the administration’s claim.
The ruling requires the White House to immediately restore the news outlets’ access.
Judge Kelly emphasized the public interest in protecting a free press.
The White House has not yet commented on the ruling.
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An advertisement promoting President Donald Trump aired on Fox News during Jesse Watters' show. The ad highlighted Trump's policies and featured the song "Love Me," stating it was paid for by the U.S. government.
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The ad aired on Fox News during Jesse Watters' program.
It featured President Trump's anti-communist message and images of the American flag and military aircraft.
The ad included messages like "largest tax cuts in history," "reigniting American manufacturing," and "defend law and order and police."
The song "Love Me" by JMSN was used repeatedly in the ad.
It is unclear if the singer gave permission for the song's use.
The ad ended with a statement from UFC CEO Dana White praising President Trump’s resilience and dedication.
A disclaimer said the ad was "paid for by the U.S. government."
Newsweek reached out to the White House for comment but did not receive a response at the time of reporting.
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Senator Roger Marshall from Kansas has asked Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to work more with local police during immigration raids in southwest Kansas. Local officials said they were not warned before ICE actions in their communities, which caused concern among residents.
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Senator Roger Marshall wants ICE to coordinate better with local law enforcement in Kansas.
He is in contact with Secretary Mullin and local police to monitor ICE’s activity.
ICE raids happened in cities like Dodge City, Garden City, and Liberal without prior notice to local leaders.
Local officials said their communities value trust, communication, and transparency.
Kansas is traditionally a Republican state but recent ratings show it might be less solidly Republican.
Republicans usually support stronger immigration enforcement, like increased ICE activity.
About 7.4% of Kansas residents in 2024 were born outside the U.S., according to Census data.
The story is ongoing, with updates expected.
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Diesel fuel prices in the U.S. have reached record highs due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. This increase is affecting farmers, truckers, and many Americans, causing political debate about limiting diesel exports to lower domestic prices ahead of the midterm elections.
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Diesel prices hit $6.52 per gallon, up 73% since before the war with Iran began.
The U.S. uses about 4.1 million barrels of diesel daily and exports 1.5 million barrels daily.
Some Republican leaders want to stop diesel exports to increase local supply and reduce prices.
President Donald Trump supports limiting exports, but his energy secretary said a full ban is unlikely.
Higher diesel costs affect many parts of the economy, including food transportation and rural power generators.
Democrats use rising diesel prices and the war to criticize Republicans and gain voter support.
The issue is a major concern in key states like Iowa, Michigan, Kansas, and Virginia.
Republicans are divided over the best approach to diesel price rises and the war's impact.
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Two students at the University of Mississippi were found dead recently at different locations. The university confirmed the deaths but is still investigating the causes and asked people not to spread unconfirmed information.
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Police found one student dead on campus at Stewart Hall on Monday.
A second student was found dead later at a home off campus.
The students were identified by the campus newspaper as 18-year-old Aidan Hamilton from Colorado and 20-year-old Robert Strang from Atlanta.
The University of Mississippi has not officially named the students.
University officials expressed condolences to the families and community.
Authorities are still investigating the causes of death.
The university asks people not to spread rumors or unverified details.
University Police are working with local and state law enforcement.
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President Donald Trump denied reports that his administration wanted to put his name on Ford’s Theater, the place where President Abraham Lincoln was killed. He called these reports false and said no one would want to put a name on such a tragic location.
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Reports said officials considered adding Trump's name to Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C.
Ford’s Theater is the location where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865.
President Trump said on Truth Social that the reports were lies and fake news.
Trump questioned why anyone would want to put their name on a place linked to a tragedy.
Since returning to office, Trump has tried to add his name to other landmarks like the Kennedy Center.
Ford’s Theater is owned by the Interior Department and remains open as a theater and museum.
Trump criticized political opponents for spreading what he called false stories about him.
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Authorities found human remains in Texas that belong to Jason Landry, a college student who went missing almost six years ago. Landry disappeared on December 13, 2020, while driving home for his Christmas break from Texas State University.
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Jason Landry was 21 years old when he went missing.
He disappeared on December 13, 2020.
Landry was driving from San Marcos to Missouri City, Texas.
Human remains were found near Salt Flat Road in Luling, Texas.
The Texas Attorney General’s Office Cold Case Unit was notified about the remains.
DNA tests confirmed the remains are those of Jason Landry.
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the identification.
The case is still developing, and more information may come.
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Young men in Middlesbrough, England, talk about how gangs and crime affect their community after a crash on the A66 killed five young men and two police officers. They say a lack of safe activities and jobs for young people makes it easier to get involved in crime, but sports like boxing help them stay away from trouble.
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A crash on the A66 in Middlesbrough killed five young men and two police officers after a car was chased by police and hit a police vehicle head-on.
The men in the car had a total of 30 criminal convictions among them, except for one.
Young men in Middlesbrough see gang activity and dangerous driving as common problems.
Many local youths feel there are not enough safe activities or job opportunities, which can lead them into crime.
Boxing clubs provide a safe place and positive focus for some young men like Dylan and Louis.
Around 20% of 16 to 24-year-olds in northeast England are not in education, work, or training, which is the highest rate in the UK.
Social media shows many dangerous driving videos, some shared by people connected to the crash victims.
The prime minister asked social media companies to remove posts that promote dangerous driving after the crash.
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A judge has ordered the White House to restore media access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico after President Donald Trump banned them last week. The judge temporarily blocked the ban for 14 days, saying the press outlets had a good chance to prove their rights were violated.
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President Donald Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House last week.
The news organizations challenged the ban in court, calling it unconstitutional.
A judge issued a temporary order requiring the White House to give these outlets access again for 14 days.
The judge said the White House did not follow proper legal procedures before banning the reporters.
The Trump administration said the ban was for national security and due to false information, but the court rejected these reasons.
The judge pointed out that President Trump did not mention national security when announcing the ban.
The White House has not yet responded to the court ruling, and the president’s lawyers may continue legal actions.
The judge said there was no proof that banning the reporters protects national security.
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A federal judge ordered the White House to restore press passes for CNN, Politico, and MS NOW. This temporary order requires the White House to immediately give back the credentials that were taken away on September 18, 2026, and it will last for 14 days.
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A judge granted a temporary restraining order to CNN, Politico, and MS NOW.
The order requires the White House to restore their press passes immediately.
The press passes were revoked on September 18, 2026.
The judge in the case is Timothy Kelly.
The order excludes President Donald Trump from the defendants.
The temporary order is active for 14 days unless the court decides otherwise.
The lawsuit is called Cable News Networks, Inc. v. Trump.
The White House press credentials allow journalists to access White House events and briefings.
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