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Trump Faces Setbacks: Court Ruling and Falling Approval

11/21/2025

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Trump's Legal Challenges

A federal court struck down a Texas redistricting map supported by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump's approval rating fell to 38% this week.
He met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, defending him over Jamal Khashoggi.
Amid the Epstein files controversy, Trump endorsed releasing the records.
The Justice Department is expected to release unclassified records within 30 days, though redactions may occur.

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Trump's Epstein Controversy

A controversy over U.S. President Donald Trump’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein arose after newly released emails, with Representative Sean Casten claiming Trump spent Thanksgiving 2017 with Epstein based on an email exchange.
The White House says Trump was at Mar-a-Lago and severed ties years earlier.
PolitiFact found no evidence supporting Casten's assertion.
Trump's public schedule shows he was engaged in official duties that Thanksgiving.

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Trump's Legal Challenges

A federal court struck down a Texas redistricting map supported by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump's approval rating fell to 38% this week.
He met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, defending him over Jamal Khashoggi.
Amid the Epstein files controversy, Trump endorsed releasing the records.
The Justice Department is expected to release unclassified records within 30 days, though redactions may occur.

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