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Mint
21 minutes ago
- Business
- Mint
Trump's approval rating dips to lowest of second term amid concerns over economy, immigration: Reuters/Ipsos Poll
US President Donald Trump's approval rating has dipped to 40%, marking the lowest point of his second term, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The one-point drop from 41% in mid-July reflects persistent public concern over his handling of the economy and immigration—two key pillars of his presidency. The poll, conducted over three days and concluding on Monday, surveyed 1,023 American adults and revealed a deeply divided electorate. While 83% of Republicans support Trump's performance, just 3% of Democrats approve. Among independents, approval stood at roughly one-third, underscoring a polarised political environment heading into the final stretch of the term. Despite the overall decline, Trump received a modest boost in approval for his economic management, with 38% expressing support—up from 35% in the previous poll. On immigration, approval also saw a slight uptick to 43%, up from 41%. The Reuters/Ipsos survey had a margin of error of 3 percentage points. The findings suggest that while some of Trump's core policy areas are seeing marginal improvements in public perception, they have not translated into a broader gain in overall approval. Trump has campaigned on promises to strengthen the US economy and enforce stricter immigration controls.
New York Post
22 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Comedians hit back at liberal critics, claim ‘Late Show' cancellation will lead to even more Trump jokes
Chicago comedians argued on Tuesday that the cancellation of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' will lead to more jokes about President Donald Trump, not fewer, in contrast with liberal critics' concerns. After CBS announced the left-leaning comedian's show being canceled weeks earlier, several people ranging from commentators to lawmakers called out the move as authoritarian, suggesting CBS bent the knee to Trump after recently settling a lawsuit. Though some believed that this could lead to either more censorship or political capitulation, comedians from the windy city, where Colbert had trained in comedy, largely believed the opposite. 'That would go for whoever is the president,' late night host Mark Bazer told the Chicago Sun-Times. 'That's the gig. My guess is there's very few comedians or late-night talk show hosts who are going to bend the knee.' Bazer added that Colbert can now 'take the gloves off' regarding his jokes against Trump without the pressure of maintaining his show. 3 Chicago-based comedians Mark Bazer and James Dugan claim that if anything, there' be more jokes about President Trump after CBS announced 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' will end in May 2026. AP 'We've all seen late-night talk shows over the years. It's a tradition to make fun of whoever's in power, like, that's what the job entails,' Bazer said. Local comic James Dugan, who frequently performs for the Chicago improv show Whirled News Tonight, told the Chicago Sun-Times that his team largely pulls jokes from the headlines, which have heavily featured Trump recently. In fact, he described concerns about an oversaturation of Trump jokes. 'A lot of times with our show in particular, we get four or five newspapers and spread them out,' Dugan said. 3 Many commentators and lawmakers called the move by CBS to cancel Colbert's show as authoritarian, after Paramount recently settled a lawsuit with Trump. 'And there is a little bit of a sense of like, should we take out the Trump stuff? Because people are kind of sick of hearing about it.' However, some comedians are still worried about what Colbert's cancellation could mean for comedy on a larger scale. 'The fact that a sitting public official is doing so much private litigation, and that it results in this type of thing — it's dangerous,' stand-up comic Eunji Kim told the Chicago Sun-Times. 3 Bazer told The Chicago Sun-Times that Colbert doesn't need to worry about making Trump jokes since his show will be ending next year, acknowledging that he can 'take the gloves off.' Despite the timing of the announcement, CBS and its parent company, Paramount, have said that the cancellation was a financial decision, not a political one. Insider sources have also said that the decision was made days before Paramount's settlement with Trump. Colbert himself has not shied away from attacking Trump in the weeks after his show's cancellation. Last week, he told Trump to 'go f— yourself' after the latter celebrated the end of 'The Late Show.'
The Hill
22 minutes ago
- Business
- The Hill
GDP numbers buoy Trump
It's Wednesday. Two meteor showers are peaking at the same time! 💫 Here's how you have the best chance to see them. In today's issue: U.S. growth rebounds Powell's 2:30 p.m. interest rate decision Tsunami waves hit Hawaii, California Inside Cory Booker's Senate blowup Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau spotted together Let's talk about the e-con-o-my. Let's talk about you and me: The U.S. economy rebounded in the spring after contracting in the winter, according to data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). How this is measured: The U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) — or the value of all goods and services across the economy — rose. This comes after the GDP fell by 0.5 percent in the first quarter while President Trump triggered a trade war. 🚨 Another big metric to watch for today: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will announce at 2:30 p.m. EDT the Fed's decision on interest rates. Experts aren't expecting a rate change, despite pressure from the president, but there can be surprises. 💻 Watch it live On cue, Trump again this morning pushed Powell to cut rates, arguing there's 'no inflation' in a Truth Social post. 'Let people buy, and refinance, their homes!' Trump said. 🗨️ Follow today's live blog Why the economic rebound is welcome news for the White House: The GDP figures arrive as another metric heads the opposite direction for the president: his approval rating. Trump's net approval rating has reached its lowest point of his second term, according to a new Economist/YouGov poll. His net approval rating is 15 points underwater. 🔎 See the full poll 📆 For your radar: Price data will be released on Thursday, which will give us a good measure of inflation. Plus, the July jobs report will come out on Friday. By the end of the week, we should have a clearer picture of where the U.S. economy stands. Trump unveils India tariffs: President Trump insists he is holding firm on his Aug. 1 start date for the global tariffs to kick in, calling it a 'BIG DAY FOR AMERICA!!!' And he just announced a 25 percent tariff on products imported from India, beginning on Friday. Which of the U.S.'s top trading partners *don't* have a trade deal with Trump yet?: China, Mexico, Canada, South Korea, Taiwan, India, Brazil, Switzerland and Thailand. U.S. and Chinese officials held another round of talks in Stockholm this week ahead of a separate Aug. 12 deadline for tariffs on China. Where each country stands in negotiations, via The Hill's Alex Gangitano 🌏 EARTHQUAKE LATEST The Earth's power is mind-blowing sometimes: Tsunami waves hit Hawaii, California, Washington state, Alaska, Japan and coastal areas of Russia's islands this morning following one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded. What triggered this?: A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake rumbled off the coast of Russia, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific. Hawaii had an evacuation order in place but has since downgraded it. ➤ SIGHTS AND SOUNDS 📹 Sirens blaring in Waikiki 📹 Doctors in Russia secured a patient midsurgery 📹 A tsunami hitting a Russian town 📹 Waves hitting the coast of Japan This is wild: Here's a graphic showing the earthquake's effect on the waves. 📹 Check out the map What are the strongest earthquakes ever recorded?: The records only go back to about 1900, but there have been multiple 9.0+ magnitude earthquakes. Here's a list Some practical advice: The Washington Post explains what you should do if you're in a tsunami warning. I must admit, I didn't know all of this. ✅ ON CAPITOL HILL A Senate confirmation that turned some heads: The Senate approved Emil Bove to the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals, giving the No. 3 DOJ official and former Trump lawyer a lifetime appointment, even amid a series of whistleblower complaints about his conduct. What I mean by 'complaints about his conduct': Bove is currently the subject of three different complaints in recent weeks. Two of those allege he violated court orders. The third alleges he misled Congress on the dropping of bribery charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams. The Senate vote: 50-49. Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Susan Collins (Maine) joined Democrats in voting 'no.' Rebecca Beitsch explains the controversies surrounding Bove. Read it in The Hill ➤ MORE COMINGS AND GOINGS: In: The Senate also confirmed Susan Monarez to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The vote was 51-47. This was Trump's second pick for the role — the CDC hasn't had a permanent leader since March. She's a longtime government scientist who will now be at the helm of an agency Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has upended. Read more Out: 'Vinay Prasad, the top vaccine regulator and chief scientific officer at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and a critic of the agency's COVID-19 policies, has departed after being on the job for less than three months.' An HHS spokesperson wouldn't give a reason for the sudden departure. Read more This was an intense blowup: Sen. Cory Booker (N.J.) unleashed on Democratic colleagues on the Senate floor Tuesday, accusing them of being 'willing to be complicit' with Trump. What prompted the fireworks: Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) tried to move a package of bills that included grants for police departments around the country. But Booker objected, noting the grants wouldn't go to New Jersey and some other Democratic-led states. Then things grew tense: Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) pointed out Booker previously objected — 'long before' Trump was in office — to her own policing legislation, arguing his criticism was broader than he framed it. Klobuchar then jabbed him for missing the committee markup for the bills. 'I don't need lectures on the urgency of this,' Booker fumed. Tensions increased from there. Read more from The Hill's Alexander Bolton. How we got here: Trump signed an order in January freezing federal funding related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Nearly a dozen states, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James (D), have opposed the funding freeze. What Booker wants: The senator wants Trump to release a hold on funding for Democratic states such as New Jersey, California and New York, arguing the party should use its 'leverage' over funding proposals. ➤ OTHER CONGRESS TIDBITS: Feel better, congressman: Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) was ' accidentally kicked by a horse ' and broke a rib. Baby Boomer vs. Gen Z: A Gen Z activist launched a primary challenge against longtime Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.). New book in the works: Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) is promising an 'unapologetic account' of his 'unconventional life' in a forthcoming memoir, dubbed 'Unfettered.' Texas electoral maps: Texas Republicans unveiled new congressional maps today. Democrats have voiced alarm over the GOP redistricting plan. MTG won't run for governor: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) is passing on a Georgia gubernatorial bid. 📧 In today's Evening Report: The redistricting wars are heating up ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, as Texas moves to redraw its maps to make several House races more favorable for Republicans. Click here to sign up & get it in your inbox. Coming Up The House is out. The Senate is in. President Trump is in Washington. (All times EDT) This afternoon: More Senate votes are expected. 📆 Today's agenda 1:30 p.m. Trump signs a bill into law. 2:30 p.m. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds a news conference. 💻 Livestream 4 p.m. Trump delivers remarks on 'Making Health Technology Great Again.' 💻 Livestream 🐝 INTERNET BUZZ 🍰 Celebrate: Today is National Cheesecake Day. Sooo, Trump wants to prosecute Beyoncé: Last weekend, Trump called for the prosecution of singer Beyoncé. He claimed she was paid $11 million for endorsing Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris in 2024. Well, CNN fact-checked that claim and it is nonexistent. Read the factcheck and explainer ^ Good luck dealing with the Beyhive's wrath. 😅 🚀 How much do you want to bet they discussed her space trip?: Pop star Katy Perry was spotted dining in Montreal with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau this week. A consultant for the restaurant said there were 'no visual signs of PDA or anything.' 📸 Photos from TMZ 👋 AND FINALLY… And to leave you with something useful, open this video any time you're having a bad day.
NBC News
23 minutes ago
- Politics
- NBC News
Hundreds of meatpacking workers with work permits lose their jobs following Trump immigration crackdown
Hundreds of immigrant workers at a meatpacking plant in Iowa have lost their jobs and face deportation risks after their work authorizations, which were tied to their immigration status, were revoked following the Trump administration's termination of a series of legal immigration programs. More than 200 employees at a JBS pork production facility in the city of Ottumwa began receiving letters of termination six weeks ago and having individual meetings with their employer, according to Otumwa Mayor Rick Johnson and Brian Ulin, a member and spokesperson of the United Food & Commercial Workers Local 230, which represents JBS workers in Ottumwa. In the meetings, JBS told the affected employees that their 'status was being rejected' by the company's verification system, Ulin told NBC News on Tuesday. "It said that they were no longer eligible to work in the U.S.' Many of the employees lost their legal immigration status and thus their accompanying work authorizations following the Trump administration's termination of programs such as the CHNV parole program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans, as well as various types of Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, according to the mayor, Ulin and Paulina Ocegueda, vice president of Ottumwa's chapter of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the nation's oldest Hispanic civil rights organization. The programs gave temporary legal status to eligible immigrants from certain countries who have undergone natural disasters or political turmoil. 'They came here legally and they were doing it the right way," Ocegueda told NBC News. The Trump administration has argued that the TPS and CHNV programs are meant to be temporary and have allowed too many immigrants to enter the country. 'President Trump is enforcing federal immigration law and fulfilling his promise to the American people to end the exploitation of temporary programs — like TPS and CHNV — that were never intended to be a path to permanent status or citizenship," White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson said in a statement to NBC News. "Under the Biden Administration, programs like CHNV were abused to admit hundreds of thousands of poorly vetted illegal aliens," Jackson stated, adding that there "is no shortage of American minds and hands to grow our labor force." 'A scary time for them' Ocegueda said LULAC had been meeting with employees losing their jobs and work authorizations who are now struggling to pay for their homes and feed their children. 'It's just a very scary time for them right now,' Ocegueda said. 'We're just trying to make sure that our community is not scared, making sure that they try to find the right resources.' Nikki Richardson, the head of communications at JBS, told NBC News in an email Tuesday evening that the company is "focused on hiring team members who are legally authorized to work in the United States, and will continue to follow the guidance provided to us by the U.S. government." "If that guidance changes, we will act accordingly. We are communicating to any impacted employees that if their status changes or they have different documentation to share, they are eligible for reinstatement and/or rehire," Richardson said. The affected meatpacking plant in Ottumwa is the city's biggest employer, according to Ocegueda and Ulin. 'People have to wake up. People have to realize how much this is going to hurt all of us. We are messing with people's lives right now," Ocegueda said. During a City Council meeting July 15, Johnson said: 'JBS has been issuing 200 notices to people from Haiti, Cuba, Guatemala and Nicaragua. These people have work visas, but they've been revoked and the Supreme Court has upheld those revocations." "When people get these letters, it's my understanding JBS is meeting with each of these families individually. Their employment at JBS is terminated immediately and they have to get out of the country immediately," the mayor continued. Even though resources are limited, Ulin said the union is trying to help impacted members with legal assistance. Some of the employees were fairly new and others had worked at JBS for a long time, Ulin said. He described them as "hardworking, decent people" who are "just trying to better themselves." "They're not being treated fairly. They did everything right. They did what they were told do. They followed the procedure," Ulin said. "But because of some political B.S. ... they're caught in the middle." He also pointed out that these are the same meatpacking workers the first Trump administration deemed essential workers during the Covid pandemic. "Everybody working on that plant, some of these people were among them, showed up for work willingly and proudly, to put food on the table during a crisis time," Ulin said. "Five short years later, because of some political immigration issue — you're not good enough to work here anymore. I just have an issue with that." According to Richardson, the JBS "facilities are operating normally and our production levels remain unchanged" as of Tuesday evening.
Time of India
23 minutes ago
- Business
- Time of India
ET Market Watch: L&T lifts D-Street; Tata Motors tanks
Transcript Hi, you're listening to ET Markets Radio, I am your host Neha V Mahajan. Welcome to a fresh episode of ET Market Watch — where we bring you the latest news from the world of stock markets every single day. Let's get to it: Indian markets closed slightly higher on Wednesday, lifted by Larsen & Toubro, which jumped nearly 5% after posting a 30% rise in Q1 profits, beating estimates. The Sensex added 144 points, and the Nifty ended above 24,850, though broader gains were limited ahead of the U.S. Fed policy decision and fresh worries about U.S.-India trade ties. Sector-wise, IT and FMCG saw mild gains, while auto and realty stocks dragged. Tata Motors slumped over 3% on reports it may acquire Italy's Iveco for $4.5 billion, raising investor concerns about its balance sheet. In the broader markets, GNG Electronics debuted with a bang, soaring 41%, while Indiqube Spaces slipped 8% on listing. Meanwhile, the Rupee weakened sharply, closing at 87.42 per dollar, its lowest in 5 months, as traders braced for the Fed's rate signals and a possible tariff shock from the U.S. after President Trump warned of steep duties unless a trade deal is sealed by August 1. In commodities, Brent crude slipped to $71 a barrel, and spot gold recovered slightly. That's all for now on ET Market Watch. Make sure to follow us for daily updates. This is Neha V Mahajan, signing off.
