President Donald Trump's approval rating is at a record low of 32 percent overall and has dropped to 24 percent among Hispanic voters ahead of the November midterm elections. This decline may affect Republican chances in key races, as Democrats seek to gain control of Congress.
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A Reuters-Ipsos poll shows Trump has 32% overall approval and 24% approval among Hispanic voters.
Trump’s support among Hispanics was higher in the 2024 presidential race, around 48%, but has since declined.
About 52% of Hispanic voters now plan to vote for Democrats in the midterms, compared to 26% for Republicans.
The midterms will decide if Republicans keep their majorities in the House and Senate.
Some Republicans, including Florida Representative Maria Elvira Salazar, criticized Trump’s immigration policies, saying they have hurt Hispanic voters.
Concerns over the cost of living and Trump's actions on Iran may lower support for Republican candidates.
Trump is actively campaigning with rallies across the country and remains confident about Republican chances.
Democrats hope to use Trump’s low approval to gain voter support and limit his agenda in Congress.
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Senator Thom Tillis, a Republican from North Carolina, has changed his position and now regrets voting to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary. Tillis has publicly called for Hegseth to resign, criticizing his leadership and management of the Pentagon.
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Thom Tillis voted to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary in January 2025.
At the time, Tillis praised Hegseth’s military background and supported his focus on strengthening the military.
Over time, Tillis expressed doubts about Hegseth’s abilities, calling him "out of his depth" managing a large organization.
Tillis criticized Hegseth for making impulsive decisions and surrounding himself with unqualified advisers.
Tillis publicly called for Hegseth’s resignation in 2026 after ongoing concerns about his leadership.
President Donald Trump defended Hegseth despite Tillis’s criticisms.
The disagreement highlights increasing tensions between Tillis and the Trump administration regarding military leadership.
Tillis has announced his retirement and appears to be distancing himself from some Trump administration policies.
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President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to a record low of 32%, with fewer independent and Latino voters supporting him. This decline may affect the Republican Party's chances in the upcoming midterm elections to decide control of Congress.
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A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Trump’s approval rating at 32%, the lowest so far.
Support from independent voters and Latino voters has decreased, even among those who backed him in 2024.
A NBC News/Telemundo poll found 59% of Latino voters now prefer a Democratic-controlled Congress.
Only 24% of Hispanic Americans approve of Trump’s job performance according to the same poll.
Trump dismissed concerns about his approval ratings and blamed the media.
Some Republican candidates are distancing themselves from Trump on issues like immigration.
Voter concerns about the economy and the conflict with Iran are contributing to negative views of the administration.
These trends could influence the results of the midterm elections happening in about a month.
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The ongoing war between the US and Iran has affected government spending and people’s budgets. This conflict is influencing the political situation as the US approaches the midterm elections in November 2026, with questions about how it might impact voters and President Donald Trump’s political standing.
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The war between the US and Iran has lasted eight months.
It has cost the US about $12.7 billion within the first six days of conflict.
The war has affected American household budgets and government spending.
The conflict is shaping the political landscape ahead of the November 3, 2026, midterm elections.
Reporters are examining how the war might influence voters and candidates, including President Trump.
Several journalists held a live question-and-answer session about the US midterms and the war’s impact.
The US politics team is providing ongoing coverage to explain the midterm elections to the public.
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett from Texas said she supports all Democratic candidates in Texas. This includes James Talarico, who won the Democratic Senate primary against her, and whom she endorsed after the election.
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Jasmine Crockett is a Democratic representative from Texas.
Crockett ran in the Democratic primary for the Texas Senate seat.
James Talarico won the Democratic primary for the Texas Senate seat, beating Crockett.
Crockett publicly endorsed Talarico the day after the primary election.
She stated her support for all Democrats on the Texas ballot.
Her endorsement was shared during a livestream on social media.
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The U.S. Departments of Education and Treasury announced two changes for federal student loan borrowers. They extended the deadline for getting a 1% interest rate reduction through autopay to December 31, 2024, and created a new online support center to help borrowers with defaulted loans get back on track.
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The deadline to enroll in autopay for a 1% interest rate cut was extended from September 30 to December 31, 2024.
The interest rate reduction applies to eligible Direct Loans and can last until June 30, 2028.
Nearly 2 million borrowers have signed up for autopay to get the discount so far.
The Education Department and Treasury launched a Defaulted Loans Support Center to assist borrowers who have stopped paying their loans.
Over 42 million Americans have federal student loans, totaling more than $1.7 trillion.
The new support center aims to make it easier for defaulted borrowers to restart payments and avoid complicated paperwork.
Borrowers must have loans in good standing to qualify for the interest rate discount.
These changes are part of efforts under President Donald Trump’s administration to improve repayment rates and manage the federal student loan portfolio.
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President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Nebraska to support Republican candidates. The rally comes as Republicans try to increase voter support in a state with a close Senate race.
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President Trump is rallying voters in Nebraska on Monday evening.
The event aims to boost support for Republican candidates.
Nebraska has a competitive Senate race this year.
Senator Pete Ricketts, a Republican, is running for office in Nebraska.
Dan Osborn, an independent candidate, is challenging the Republicans.
In 2024, Dan Osborn came close to beating Senator Deb Fischer by about 7 points.
The GOP (Republican Party) is working to defend its position in Nebraska.
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Protesters at Cornell University broke a glass door and spray-painted messages on the school's main administrative building in response to a 2024 gang rape allegation linked to a fraternity. Students held a rally demanding better handling of sexual assault cases, changes to disciplinary systems, and justice for survivors.
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Activists smashed a glass door and spray-painted slogans like “Smash the patriarchy” on Cornell’s Day Hall.
The vandalism happened before a student rally calling for justice for sexual assault survivors.
The case involves a civil lawsuit by an anonymous student accusing seven former fraternity members of gang rape at a party on October 19, 2024.
The student alleged she was pressured to drink and take ketamine before the assault.
Cornell University, the fraternity Chi Phi, and others are named as defendants in the lawsuit.
Two accused students’ lawyers deny involvement in sexual assault.
Students want the removal of the Interfraternity Council system and changes to the university’s disciplinary process.
New York state officials pressured Cornell to hire a law firm for an independent review of how the university handled the case.
Although no criminal charges were filed, the victim told campus police she was sure she had been raped.
Cornell allowed accused students to write essays to lessen punishment; two were expelled, two suspended.
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A school bus in Central Florida flipped onto its roof in a crash that killed two people, including a student. Several others were injured in the accident.
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The crash happened in Central Florida on a Monday.
A school bus was involved and flipped onto its roof.
Two people died, one of whom was a student.
Several other people were injured.
Videos of the scene show the bus overturned.
CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reported on the incident.
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President Donald Trump is now encouraging his supporters to vote by mail if they can, despite previously expressing concerns about fraud in mail-in voting. This change comes as the midterm elections are approaching quickly.
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President Trump previously questioned the security of mail-in voting.
He has recently urged his supporters to vote by mail.
The shift in his message occurs close to the midterm elections.
The article references recent campaign rallies in states that typically support Republicans.
Poll numbers are being tracked ahead of the midterms.
CBS News reporters Major Garrett, Ed O'Keefe, and Anthony Salvanto covered these updates.
Mail-in voting allows voters to send their ballots through the mail instead of voting in person.
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Vice President JD Vance and Senator Ted Cruz from Texas have recently exchanged sharp personal criticisms. This shows that the Republican race for the 2028 presidential nomination has started with strong competition.
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Vice President JD Vance and Senator Ted Cruz are both competing for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination.
The two politicians recently criticized each other in personal ways.
This exchange signals that the 2028 Republican primary race is underway.
The tone of the competition is aggressive, suggesting a tough primary fight.
Both Vance and Cruz are prominent figures in the Republican Party.
The personal nature of the attacks marks a change from more polite past contests.
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A woman named Shavon Gayden has been charged with first-degree murder after she allegedly stabbed a seven-year-old girl, Eddimar Hernandez-Chacon, on a Chicago sidewalk. The attack happened while the girl was walking with her older sister, and Gayden was caught by bystanders and arrested at the scene.
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The incident took place in the Chatham neighborhood of Chicago around noon on a Saturday.
Eddimar Hernandez-Chacon was walking with her 17-year-old sister when she was attacked.
The attacker, Shavon Gayden, is 48 years old and charged with first-degree murder.
Bystanders chased and held Gayden until police arrived and arrested her.
The girl died at Comer Children’s Hospital after being stabbed.
Police described the attack as unprovoked and have not shared a motive.
Gayden has a criminal record, including a guilty plea for attacking a public transit employee.
Gayden’s family says she has mental health issues and had trouble getting treatment.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency because measles cases are rising, especially in rural areas with low vaccination rates. The order allows more health workers to give MMR vaccines and requires quick reporting of vaccine information to health registries.
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New York reported 108 measles cases this year, with 92 since mid-July in rural areas.
The emergency declaration is the first by a US state since measles cases surged in 2025.
The order lets registered nurses order measles tests and pharmacists vaccinate children as young as two.
All MMR vaccine shots must be reported to state or city immunization registries within 72 hours.
Adults’ consent for reporting vaccine information is waived, but consent is still needed to get vaccinated.
Neighboring Pennsylvania has had 977 measles cases and five deaths, mostly in rural counties near New York.
The emergency order is effective from October 5 through November 4, 2026.
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Pennsylvania has reported more than 1,000 measles cases this year, making it the largest outbreak in the U.S. The state has recorded 198 people hospitalized and five deaths linked to measles.
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Pennsylvania has over 1,000 measles cases in 2024.
This number is higher than measles outbreaks in other states.
The state has reported 198 hospitalizations due to measles.
Five people have died from the illness in Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health provides the updated data.
Measles is a highly contagious disease preventable by vaccine.
The outbreak highlights ongoing public health challenges.
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Pennsylvania has reported over 1,000 measles cases this year, marking its largest outbreak in more than 30 years, with five deaths and nearly 200 hospitalizations. Neighboring states like New York and Ohio are also seeing rising cases, partly linked to low vaccination rates in certain communities.
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Pennsylvania confirmed 1,004 measles cases and five related deaths in 2024.
Lancaster County, home to large Amish and Mennonite communities, has the most cases in the state with 391.
Most infected people in Pennsylvania are between ages 24 and 49.
New York declared a state of emergency with 108 cases reported as of early October.
Ohio has over 200 cases, also with affected Amish populations.
The US has its worst measles year since 1991, with 3,887 cases nationally so far.
Measles outbreaks are linked to vaccination rates dropping below the 95% needed to prevent spread.
Pennsylvania’s governor has expanded access to the MMR vaccine and is urging people to take the disease seriously.
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President Donald Trump is encouraging his supporters to vote by mail as the midterm elections approach. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments from oil companies that want to stop climate change lawsuits.
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President Trump urged supporters to use mail-in voting for the upcoming midterm elections.
The Supreme Court is reviewing cases involving oil companies trying to end lawsuits about climate change.
The discussion involved the role of justices in political matters, with an emphasis that they are not political players.
Trump is focusing his midterm campaign efforts on states that traditionally vote Republican (red states).
There is ongoing political spending activity by Democratic groups ahead of the midterms.
Various news topics are covered, including accidents, protests, and international events, but the main focus relates to U.S. politics and the courts.
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President Barack Obama will campaign with Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit on October 24. This event aims to support key Democratic candidates ahead of important midterm elections in Michigan.
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President Obama will appear at a rally with Abdul El-Sayed and other Democratic candidates in Detroit on October 24.
El-Sayed won the Democratic primary by a narrow margin against Haley Stevens and is running against Republican Mike Rogers.
The Michigan Senate race is considered important for deciding which party controls the Senate next year.
Obama recently recorded about 24 ads supporting Democratic candidates for governor and Senate races.
Kamala Harris campaigned with El-Sayed last month, and now Obama’s support adds high-profile backing.
Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic candidate for governor, will also join Obama at the event.
Michigan’s early in-person voting begins on October 24, the same day as the rally.
The Michigan midterms include key races for governor, secretary of state, attorney general, and control of the state legislature.
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An attorney for one of the men accused in a 2024 sexual assault case at Cornell University asked Attorney General Letitia James to step down as special prosecutor. He said James' past social media posts about the case could make people doubt her ability to be fair. Governor Kathy Hochul appointed James last week and said she trusts James to follow the facts.
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Seven men face accusations of sexual assault related to an incident at a Cornell fraternity house in 2024.
Letitia James was named special prosecutor by Governor Kathy Hochul to investigate the case.
Andrew Miltenberg, representing accused man Gillio Lopes, wants James to recuse herself because of her earlier social media posts about the case.
James had posted supportive comments about the accuser before being appointed special prosecutor.
Governor Hochul expressed full confidence that James will handle the investigation fairly and follow the evidence.
Miltenberg said his request is to avoid any question about the investigation’s fairness, not to accuse James of wrongdoing.
Miltenberg emphasized the need for a fair, fact-based investigation without influence from social media or public opinion.
James has not yet responded publicly to Miltenberg’s request for recusal.
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A Democratic super PAC connected to Senate leaders is stopping its ads in North Carolina. This decision comes after polls showed Democratic Senate candidate Roy Cooper leading Republican Michael Whatley by a large margin.
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A super PAC tied to Senate Democratic leadership is removing ads in North Carolina.
About $500,000 in TV ads and $50,000 in digital ads will be pulled down this week.
Polls show Roy Cooper, the Democratic candidate, leading Michael Whatley, the Republican candidate.
The news comes from a source familiar with the situation who spoke to The Hill.
The super PAC involved is called WinSenate.
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President Donald Trump said that journalists from The New York Times and other media should be arrested because of how they reported on his rally in Ohio. He posted this message on Truth Social, sharing a video from the event.
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President Trump made comments about media coverage on Monday.
He targeted reporters from The New York Times and other outlets.
Trump said these reporters should be arrested.
The comment was about coverage of his Saturday rally in Ohio.
He said the Ohio Arena was already full during the rally.
Trump shared a video along with his message.
The remarks were posted on Truth Social, a social media platform.
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