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Trump War Drops Approval to 37%, Democrats Lead Midterms

5/6/2026

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Briefings indicate U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East war has lowered his approval to 37%.
White House Counsel held private briefings on congressional oversight as Democrats lead midterm polls.
The Silver Bulletin projects Democrats ahead of Republicans by almost six points in House and Senate races.
Democrats must flip three House seats and gain four Senate seats, with toss-up contests in Maine, Ohio, North Carolina and Alaska.

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Briefings indicate U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East war has lowered his approval to 37%.
White House Counsel held private briefings on congressional oversight as Democrats lead midterm polls.
The Silver Bulletin projects Democrats ahead of Republicans by almost six points in House and Senate races.
Democrats must flip three House seats and gain four Senate seats, with toss-up contests in Maine, Ohio, North Carolina and Alaska.