PoliticsAnalysis: The biggest signs that Trump and the GOP are panicking about the midterms
An analysis highlights what it describes as the biggest signs that Donald Trump and the Republican Party are panicking about the midterm elections.
President of the United States
President of the United States (2017–)
| Born | 1946-06-14 · Queens |
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| Party | Republican |
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| Education | University of Pennsylvania (BS) |
| Occupation | Politician, Businessman, Media personality |
The latest five surveys as each pollster published them, compiled by VoteHub (CC BY 4.0) and retrieved 2026-10-07. We only display them — no calculation, weighting or editing. A single survey often reports all adults and registered voters separately, so the same pollster and dates can appear twice; where approve and disapprove add up to less than 100%, the rest were unsure or did not answer.
| Pollster | Dates | Sample | Approve | Disapprove |
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| TIPP Insights2026-08-25 – 2026-08-28 adults · 1,461 | 2026-08-25 – 2026-08-28 | adults · 1,461 | 38% | 52% |
| Ipsos2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 registered voters · 951 | 2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 | registered voters · 951 | 37% | 63% |
| Ipsos2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 adults · 1,215 | 2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 | adults · 1,215 | 33% | 65% |
| YouGov2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 registered voters · 1,379 | 2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 | registered voters · 1,379 | 40% | 57% |
| YouGov2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 adults · 1,536 | 2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 | adults · 1,536 | 36% | 57% |
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Bloomberg Television’s early edition of Balance of Power examines the latest developments in Washington. The program highlights Donald Trump’s denial of a munitions shortage and tensions involving Pete Hegseth. Guests include Richard Haass, Rick Davis, Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Patrick McHenry. The broadcast also includes scheduled chapters covering temporary and other program segments.
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Bloomberg Television

A progressive effort to reshape the Democratic Party prevailed in Michigan on Tuesday. Former public health official Abdul El-Sayed defeated the more moderate Rep. Haley Stevens, along with the party establishment that had backed her. CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten examines Michigan’s predictions and voting numbers. Abby Phillip’s NewsNight panel considers what El-Sayed’s victory means and discusses Republican attacks directed at him.
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CNN

US President Donald Trump has spoken by phone periodically with Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh since Warsh took the role, according to people familiar with the matter. The calls are described as the latest indication of Trump’s effort to exert greater influence over the central bank. The report centers on the president’s communications with the Fed chair and the administration’s push for more sway over the institution.
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Bloomberg News

Donald Trump has vowed to identify the “leakers” behind reports that US munitions used in the Iran war are running low. The Trump administration has repeatedly rejected claims that shortages affect both offensive and defensive American weapons. The dispute centers on official denials and the administration’s response to reports about depleted war supplies. Trump’s remarks add a warning aimed at those accused of disclosing the information.
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Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo responds to President Donald Trump’s indication that a potential deal between the United States and Iran may be near. Pompeo also addresses JD Vance’s remarks about oil prices and negotiations involving the Strait of Hormuz. The framing warns Trump by calling him a “paper tiger,” while focusing on the possible agreement and related talks. The report presents the diplomatic signals alongside debate over energy prices and the strategic waterway.
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Fox News

Donald Trump rejects claims that the United States is facing a weapons shortage. He says people who leaked information are being hunted down. Exact figures remain classified, but publicly available information indicates that the US has used up many weapons that are difficult to manufacture.
BBBC News

A newspaper reports that US President Donald Trump privately supports JD Vance as the Republican successor. Some sources remain uncertain, however, about whether Trump would ultimately choose Vance or Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The report therefore portrays Trump’s preference as private rather than settled publicly. Uncertainty surrounds the final choice.
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President Donald Trump rejected claims that the United States is running short of munitions. He said the country has “massive amounts” of ammunition. Trump also warned that people who say there is a shortage could face punishment, including jail time.
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Bloomberg News

A new study estimates that human-caused climate change doubled the odds of the tinderbox weather that helped ignite Canada’s massive summer wildfires. The fires sent smoke across broad areas and provoked anger from U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump blamed mismanagement instead, framing the disaster through failures in handling the fires rather than climate conditions.
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The Associated Press

Iran says its agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz has reached the final stage. President Donald Trump suggested that an announcement could come within days. The statements have raised hopes that the blockade disrupting global shipping may ease. The situation comes amid months of conflict that have intensified pressure on the vital maritime route.
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An analysis highlights what it describes as the biggest signs that Donald Trump and the Republican Party are panicking about the midterm elections.
With the US midterm elections approaching, Republican candidates face a painful choice: echo Donald Trump’s upbeat economic message and risk alienating voters frustrated by high living costs, or distance themselves from a president who still dominates the party. Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds has acknowledged financial pressure on voters but did not mention Trump in his stump speech.

The Trump administration is reluctant to become more deeply involved in Saudi Arabia’s offensive against the Houthis and has sought to restrain Riyadh from triggering a major new conflict in Yemen, according to people familiar with the situation.
Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson clashed over President Donald Trump and abortion rights during their first debate in Maine’s closely watched Senate race. Control of the chamber is at stake.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he has a call scheduled with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a possible plague case at a research institute in Siberia.

President Donald Trump said he has arranged a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a suspected plague case, as concern over the incident grows around the world.
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson clashed Tuesday night in the only scheduled debate of the fall campaign for governor of Georgia, arguing over the economy and Trump.

The death of a worker at a Russian institute devoted to plague research has alarmed officials across the Trump administration, sources familiar with the matter said. The administration is racing to gather intelligence and plan a possible public health response.
Donald Trump says he will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin “very soon” about a plague-related incident in Russia. The CDC is monitoring the situation.

Singapore’s foreign minister said Donald Trump was not “completely wrong” to argue that Asian economies should shoulder more responsibility for keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. Those economies rely heavily on energy shipped through the waterway.
