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CNN Poll: Trump’s approval rating on the economy hits a new low

President Donald Trump’s approval rating for handling the economy has fallen to a new career low of 31%, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, reflecting growing pessimism among Americans over the issue they consistently describe as the most important.Roughly two-thirds of Americans say Trump’s policies have worsened economic conditions in the US, up 10 points since January. Just 27% say they approve of Trump’s handling of inflation, down from 44% one year ago.Trump’s overall approval rating has held relatively steady at 35%, one point off his all-time low in CNN polling. Ther

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Not just the base: Democrats in recent elections are flipping independent and Republican votes

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Trump’s threats of targeting water plants in Iran, a potential war crime, alarm Gulf allies

After President Donald Trump floated on Monday the possibility of expanding the Iran war by potentially striking water treatment plants in Iran, some Gulf countries reiterated grave concerns to the Trump administration about any strikes on civilian infrastructure and the risk of an intensifying tit-for-tat escalation, according to four regional sources.Civilian infrastructure sites like water plants are clearly banned as targets by international law, but throughout the war following US and Israeli strikes, Iran has retaliated against US allies in the Gulf region, many of whom rely heavily on d

Shutdown infighting shatters GOP unity in critical stretch for Trump

Stopgap measures aren't enough to halt rising gas prices as the world scrambles for more oil

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North Korean hackers bug software used by thousands of US companies in potential crypto heist attempt

Suspected North Korean hackers have bugged a software package that has been used by thousands of US companies in a major supply-chain attack that could take months to recover from, security experts said Tuesday.Experts who are responding to the hack told CNN they expect a long-term campaign to steal cryptocurrency to fund the North Korean regime, which often spends such stolen money on its nuclear and missile programs.For three hours on Tuesday morning, the Pyongyang-linked hackers had access to the account of a software developer who manages the open-source software known as Axios. The hacker

Record low Colorado mountain snow won't bode well for water in the drought-stricken US West

Trump receives warm reception at the Kennedy Center after transforming the arts institution

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Trump signs executive order to crack down on mail-in voting

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday that seeks to task the federal government – through the US Postal Service – with determining who receives a mail ballot.The executive order is Trump’s latest attempt to unilaterally shape how elections are run. It comes as legislation he’s championed requiring new citizenship verification measures to register to vote has floundered in the Senate, and as courts have pushed back on other aggressive attempts by the administration to inject itself in the voting process – a job the Constitution largely gives to the states.“It’s

NFL's last foray into replacement refs featured blown calls, rule mix-ups and the Fail Mary

The NFL's last foray into replacement officials ended in embarrassment for the league when a botched call and comic confusion in a prime-time game led to the end of a lockout that marred the first three weeks of the 2012 season. The play known as the Fail Mary proved to be the final straw that helped end that labor dispute, drawing such widespread criticism that even the two major presidential candidates weighed in on it. But it was far from the only instance of a blown call, a lack of understanding of rules and procedures, or question of impartiality.

FBI agents who worked on Trump election probe sue, saying they were unjustly fired

Suspension lifted for helicopter pilots who hovered near Kid Rock's home

Trump’s top litigator faces uphill battle with birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear its biggest case of the term: about whether President Donald Trump’s effort to limit birthright citizenship through executive order is constitutional.This case will not be easy to win – a ruling for Trump would upend a long-standing tenant of constitutional law and would have significant implications for US citizens who could face new hurdles documenting newborns.The case will be argued by Solicitor General D. John Sauer, who has become Trump’s favorite litigator after securing historic victories on issues such as presidential immunity and limitin

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Judge rules that White House ballroom construction ‘has to stop!’

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump from moving ahead with any further work on a massive new $400 million ballroom on the former site of the White House East Wing.“The President of the United States is the steward of the White House for future generations of First Families. He is not, however, the owner!” Judge Richard Leon wrote.Leon, an appointee of former President George W. Bush, said he was delaying implementation of his ruling for two weeks to allow the government to appeal. But he warned that “any above-ground construction over the next fourteen days that is

3 inmates accused in deadly jail assault, including Salinas double homicide suspect

Only 50 of these whales are left in existence. Trump’s ‘God Squad’ just chose oil drilling over protecting them

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Trump plans to move Forest Service headquarters to Utah and shutter research sites

President Donald Trump's administration will move the U.S. Forest Service headquarters out of the nation's capital to Salt Lake City as part of an organizational overhaul that involves shuttering research facilities in 31 states and concentrating resources in the West, the agency announced Tuesday. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the move, which is expected to be completed by summer 2027, will bring leaders closer to the landscapes they manage and the people who depend on them. “Effective stewardship and active management are achieved on the ground, whe

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Lost dog reunited with owner one week after she fell down a waterfall

When Jessica Johnston fell 180 feet down a waterfall in New Zealand, she was lucky to survive. She got even luckier a week later, when a helicopter crew found her missing dog Molly, shivering and alone, in the wilderness.Molly, a border collie, had been hiking with Johnston across mountainous terrain in a remote area of the Arahura Valley on the west coast of the country’s South Island. Johnston had been posting photos to Facebook of their adventures, camping and traversing snowy mountain peaks.However, when Johnston lost her footing atop a waterfall on March 24, she became separated from Mo

Trump lashes out at Europe as growing number of allies reject US calls for help

This small city has the world’s worst air

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JetBlue raises its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the Iran war affects fuel costs

U.S. carrier JetBlue has raised its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies and increases fuel prices. The new fees took effect Monday. For most domestic economy passengers, the first checked bag now costs $39, up from $35. During peak travel times such as April spring breaks, major holidays and the summer, passengers will have to pay $49 instead of $40, the airline said. The airline, which has its flagship terminal at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, said in an emailed statement t

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Trump officials acknowledge they can’t promise to reopen Strait of Hormuz before ending Iran war

President Donald Trump and his administration increasingly believe that they can’t promise to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as a prerequisite to declaring “mission accomplished” in the war with Iran, sources familiar with the discussions tell CNN.Inside the White House, many top officials recognize that reopening the oil chokepoint controlled by Tehran is a critical goal — not only for ending the war but also for bringing down soaring oil and gas prices, which are quickly shaping up to be a key liability for Republicans ahead of November’s midterm elections.But as they stare down Trump