A new Fox News poll shows President Trump's approval rating has decreased among Catholic and Protestant voters. However, his support among white evangelical voters has increased. The changes in approval ratings come as political dynamics shift ahead of upcoming elections.
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President Trump's approval rating has decreased among Catholics, with 48% approval and 52% disapproval.
In a previous poll, 52% of Catholics approved of Trump, while 48% disapproved.
Protestant approval for Trump also declined, with 47% approving and 53% disapproving in the latest poll.
Earlier, Protestant approval was evenly split at 50%.
Support among white evangelicals increased, with 64% approval and 36% disapproval in the latest poll.
The polling was conducted by Fox News in collaboration with Beacon Research and Shaw & Company Research.
The survey took place from March 20-23, 2026, involving 1,001 registered voters with a margin of error of ±3 percentage points.
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The White House shared a mysterious video and some blurred photos online, which confused many people and led to online guessing games. The video, seen by millions, shows a sketch of the White House and has an unclear voice some think hints at an announcement. The images seem to show President Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
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The White House posted a cryptic video and blurred images on the internet.
The video has been viewed 2.5 million times as of Friday morning.
The video starts with a black screen followed by a sketch of the White House.
The words "President Donald J. Trump" are visible under the sketch.
Some social media users claim the video has a voice saying "exciting announcement tomorrow" when played backwards.
Three heavily pixelated images were also shared by the official White House account.
Two images seem to be of President Donald Trump, and one seems to be of Vice President JD Vance.
The story is ongoing, with more details to come.
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The Senate has agreed on a deal to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, which could help end the partial government shutdown causing long waits at airports. The deal will fund everything in the department except for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol. President Trump also signed an emergency order to ensure TSA employees get paid to address airport issues.
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The Senate reached an agreement to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security.
The funding deal excludes Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol.
The agreement was passed by the Senate with a voice vote early Friday morning.
The House of Representatives is expected to vote on the deal soon.
President Donald Trump signed an emergency order to pay TSA employees.
The partial government shutdown has caused long security lines at airports.
TSA officers have been working without pay due to the shutdown.
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President Donald Trump's signature will appear on U.S. currency for the first time as part of plans to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Independence Day. The Treasury Department announced this change, describing it as recognition of Trump's economic achievements. Typically, U.S. bills feature signatures from the Treasury secretary and treasurer.
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President Trump's signature will be included on U.S. currency.
This change is linked to the 250th anniversary of U.S. Independence Day.
It is the first time a sitting president's signature will be on the currency.
Normally, U.S. bills have the signatures of the Treasury Secretary and the Treasurer.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the change highlights Trump’s economic influence.
U.S. GDP growth in 2025 was 2.2%, slightly below recent trends.
California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized the announcement.
The Trump administration recently proceeded with minting a gold coin featuring Trump's image.
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President Donald Trump announced he will issue an order to pay airport security workers amidst significant travel delays during a partial government shutdown. This decision follows a large number of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents leaving their jobs due to lack of pay. The shutdown began in February after Congress did not agree on a budget, impacting TSA funding.
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President Trump plans to order payment for TSA workers due to long airport wait times.
The U.S. is experiencing a partial government shutdown because Congress hasn't agreed on a budget.
Over 450 TSA agents quit since the shutdown in February.
TSA agents, considered essential workers, must work without immediate pay.
Some wait times in Houston's airport exceeded four hours.
The TSA employs about 50,000 agents for airport security checks.
The lack of TSA staff is leading to delays at major airports nationwide.
TSA workers will be paid again when the government reopens and DHS funding is restored.
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Rex Heuermann, the man accused of the Gilgo Beach serial killings, might change his plea from not guilty to guilty. This change could lead to a plea deal and avoid a trial scheduled for September.
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Rex Heuermann is accused of killing seven women near Gilgo Beach, New York.
He initially pleaded not guilty to these charges.
There is talk of a potential plea deal that could change his plea to guilty.
His court appearance is scheduled for April 8 in Suffolk County Court.
The plea deal's details are not yet clear.
Prosecutors previously charged Heuermann with killings involving different times and locations.
A judge denied a defense request to split the charges into separate trials.
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Idaho lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it a crime for transgender people to use bathrooms matching their gender identity in private businesses. If passed, those who break this law could face jail time. The bill has faced opposition from law enforcement and LGBTQ+ advocacy groups.
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The Idaho bill aims to criminalize transgender bathroom use in any public facility, including private businesses.
At least 19 states have similar bathroom laws for schools and some public places.
If the Idaho bill passes, first offenders could face up to a year in jail, and repeat offenders could face up to five years in prison.
Exceptions include coaches, emergency responders, and people in urgent need of a bathroom.
Law enforcement groups oppose the bill, saying it puts officers in difficult situations.
Opponents argue the bill promotes discrimination and would increase profiling of transgender individuals.
The bill could potentially deter transgender individuals from living or studying in Idaho.
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President Donald Trump's approval ratings have dropped since the start of his second term, partly due to economic concerns and the ongoing conflict in Iran. Gas prices have risen, contributing to public dissatisfaction, while Republican supporters mostly still back Trump's decisions on Iran. Democrats see potential electoral gains if the economic situation worsens.
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President Trump's approval rating for handling the economy has fallen from 43% to 29% during 2025.
Democrats outperformed their 2024 results by an average of 13% in 2025 special elections.
Gas prices have increased to about $4 a gallon, partly due to the situation in Iran.
Trump's overall approval rating has dropped from 52% to 40%.
A recent poll shows 86% of Republicans support US military actions in Iran, compared to 39% of all registered voters.
Economic concerns have been a significant issue influencing approval ratings despite continued support from Trump's political base.
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President Trump directed the Homeland Security secretary to pay TSA workers despite a government shutdown. Senate Majority Leader John Thune discussed funding strategies for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with Republican senators. Democrats and Republicans are at an impasse on funding, particularly due to disagreements over immigration and law enforcement issues.
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President Trump ordered TSA workers to be paid despite the ongoing government shutdown.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune wants to fund DHS through the traditional appropriations process.
Thune is focusing reconciliation efforts on agencies like ICE and the Border Patrol.
Democrats and Republicans are in a standoff about funding related to immigration reforms and border security.
The Department of Homeland Security has been shut down for 40 days due to funding disagreements.
There are ongoing discussions about funding agencies like FEMA and the Coast Guard through traditional means.
Republicans suggest funding the entire DHS through a reconciliation bill, needing only a simple Senate majority.
A reconciliation bill could face challenges in both Senate and House discussions.
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At the Conservative Political Action Conference in Dallas, attendees had mixed views on the U.S. economy under President Donald Trump. Some supported Trump's economic plans despite high prices, while others expressed concerns about affording basic needs.
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Conservatives met at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Dallas, Texas.
Attendees had different opinions about the economy under President Trump.
Some attendees preferred the current economic state to previous administration's policies.
Concerns were raised about the affordability of basic expenses such as housing and food.
The discussion reflects differing views within the Republican Party about economic issues.
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An appeals court has decided that the U.S. government can continue to detain immigrants without offering them a bond hearing. This decision supports President Trump's stricter immigration policies and overturns a lower court's ruling in favor of a detainee from Mexico seeking a bond hearing.
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The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis ruled that the government can detain immigrants without bond.
This decision aligns with a previous ruling by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans.
The ruling overturned a lower court's decision granting bond hearings to some detainees.
Under the Trump administration, bond hearings for many noncitizens have been reduced.
Joaquin Herrera Avila, detained in Minneapolis for lacking legal documents, filed for a bond hearing but was denied by the appeals court.
The decision is based on the interpretation of laws regarding "applicants for admission."
The dissenting judge indicated that past administrations allowed more freedom for detainees to seek bond hearings.
The American Civil Liberties Union, representing Avila, has not commented yet on the ruling.
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A federal judge upheld North Carolina's law requiring photo ID to vote. Civil rights groups argued the law was biased against Black and Latino voters, but the judge disagreed. The decision is a legal win for Republican lawmakers who supported the law.
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A federal judge ruled in favor of keeping North Carolina's photo voter ID law.
Civil rights groups claimed the law was discriminatory against certain racial groups.
The judge found no evidence of discriminatory intent behind the law.
North Carolina legislators passed the law in late 2018 after a state constitutional amendment allowed it.
The law was previously challenged by the state NAACP for violating constitutional and voting rights.
The decision is seen as a significant victory for Republican leaders in North Carolina.
Republican lawmakers argue the law includes various acceptable IDs, making it one of the most permissive.
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At the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), Franklin Graham encouraged attendees to support President Donald Trump's re-election. The 22nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution currently prevents a president from serving more than two terms. Discussion around a third term for Trump continues among his supporters.
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Franklin Graham, a Trump supporter, spoke at CPAC urging efforts to re-elect President Trump.
The U.S. Constitution's 22nd Amendment limits a president to two terms.
Modifying the Constitution requires approval by a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate.
CPAC is an annual event that gathers conservative leaders and supporters.
There have been public discussions and merchandise hinting at Trump running for a third term.
Trump and some allies have hinted at the possibility of a third term despite constitutional limits.
Any amendment to allow a third term would face significant legislative hurdles.
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U.S. Senator John Fetterman condemned a Philadelphia protest where a speaker praised militant groups and celebrated the deaths of American soldiers. The protest video, which praised groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, drew criticism from Fetterman, who has supported defense and security measures more aligned with Republican views.
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Senator John Fetterman criticized a Philadelphia protest for cheering the deaths of U.S. soldiers.
The protest footage praised militant groups that oppose the U.S. and Israel, like Hamas and Hezbollah.
Fetterman has sometimes sided with Republicans on defense issues.
He supported President Trump's actions against Iran earlier this year.
Fetterman expressed a strong stance against threats to America, praising U.S. troops and President Trump.
He has opposed his party on certain defense and homeland security funding votes.
The protest video was shared and criticized widely on social media.
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President Donald Trump announced he will sign an emergency order to pay Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers amid ongoing budget issues that have caused problems at airports. Democrats have been blocking funds for homeland security due to disagreements on immigration policies. The White House had considered this move as a last option to ease the situation.
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President Trump plans to sign an order to pay TSA workers immediately.
The emergency decision comes due to budget disagreements impacting airports.
Trump mentioned "chaos at the airports" as a reason for his decision.
Congress has been unable to agree on funding for homeland security.
Democrats want changes to Trump's immigration policies before approving funds.
Trump warned of intervention if Congress did not act to resolve the stalemate.
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President Donald Trump will be the first sitting U.S. president to have his signature on U.S. currency, according to the Treasury Department. This change is part of a special move to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. The new $100 bills with Trump’s signature will be printed starting in June.
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President Trump’s signature will be on U.S. banknotes, alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
This is the first time a sitting president's signature will appear on U.S. currency.
The change is meant to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S.
U.S. banknotes have usually only carried signatures of Treasury officials since 1861.
The new $100 bills with Trump's signature will begin printing in June.
Notes currently feature signatures of Janet Yellen and Lynn Malerba from the previous administration.
The decision is part of Trump's broader efforts to link his name to government projects.
The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., is being renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center, which faced public criticism.
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President Donald Trump announced he will sign an order to bypass Congress and ensure TSA workers receive their pay. This decision aims to address delays and disruptions at U.S. airports caused by a Department of Homeland Security shutdown.
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President Trump will sign an order to pay TSA workers.
The decision avoids going through Congress.
This action aims to reduce delays and problems at U.S. airports.
The TSA is part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The DHS shutdown has been ongoing for more than two months.
Trump posted his decision on Truth Social.
Trump criticized Democrats in his announcement.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced that Republicans made a final offer to Democrats to resolve a funding disagreement involving the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Additionally, a Democratic Congresswoman faced an ethics hearing, and a federal judge decided not to dismiss a legal case against Venezuela's ousted President Nicolás Maduro.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune is involved in talks to resolve DHS funding.
Republicans have made a "last and final" offer to Democrats in this issue.
The disagreement is causing a funding problem for the DHS.
Florida Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick attended an ethics hearing in Congress.
The ethics hearing for Cherfilus-McCormick is a rare public event.
A federal judge chose not to dismiss a case against Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela's ousted President.
The case involving Maduro concerns a dispute over legal fees.
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A large heat dome has caused very high temperatures across the United States this month. This is part of a pattern of extreme weather events happening in the country.
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A heat dome is causing extremely high temperatures in the U.S.
The heat wave has reached historic temperature levels.
This event is part of a series of extreme weather events.
The discussion involved the Climate Central expert, Bernadette Woods Placky.
The weather events are part of a series called "Tipping Point."
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New York has legalized medically assisted suicide, making it the 13th state to do so, along with Washington, D.C. More than twelve other states are looking into legalizing this practice, which has caused debate among Americans.
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New York is the 13th state to legalize medically assisted suicide.
Washington, D.C. also allows this practice.
Over twelve other states are considering similar laws.
The practice is known as medical aid in dying by supporters.
The issue is controversial and divides people both morally and politically.
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