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apnorc.orgMost blame President Trump for higher prices and are unhappy with how he is handling the economy - AP-NORCSeventy-one percent disapprove of how Trump is handling Iran while his approval on immigration remains steady at 39%.

Seventy-one percent disapprove of how Trump is handling Iran while his approval on immigration remains steady at 39%. https://apnorc.org/projects/most-blame-president-trump-for-higher-prices-and-are-unhappy-with-how-he-is-handling-the-economy/

vox.comHow both parties have changed since 2024The 2026 midterms will test Republican disillusionment with Trump — and Democrats’ new appetite for a fight.

The 2026 midterms will test Republican disillusionment with Trump — and Democrats' new appetite for a fight. https://www.vox.com/today-explained-newsletter/504865/2026-midterms-guide-how-both-parties-changed

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navigatorresearch.orgNot So Tariff-ic: Support for Trump’s Trade War With Canada Is Thin | Navigator ResearchThis Navigator Research report covers Trump’s tariffs and the trade war with Canada.

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A majority of Americans do not think Trump’s tariffs have brought manufacturing back to the U.S.https://navigatorresearch.org/not-so-tarrif-ic-support-for-trumps-trade-war-with-canada-is-thin/

vox.comThe next generation of Republican justices will be even more partisanTrump’s lower court judges won’t even listen to the Supreme Court when it tells them “no.”

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Trump's lower court judges won't even listen to the Supreme Court when it tells them “no.” https://www.vox.com/politics/504529/supreme-court-missouri-gerrymander-lower-courts-are-crazy

vox.comTrump’s short-lived press banCNN, Politico, and MS NOW are back in the White House after a court order.

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CNN, Politico, and MS NOW are back in the White House after a court order. https://www.vox.com/the-logoff-newsletter-trump/503750/trump-press-ban-court-ruling-cnn-politico-ms-now

theatlantic.comTrump Got What He Wanted From the Kennedy Center HonorsFor better or worse, the show won’t be able to feature artists who reject him.

Trump can't put his name on the building — so he's closing it instead. https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026/10/kennedy-center-honors-trump/688871/

inquirer.comAffordability is on voters’ minds in Pa. swing districts as the cost of gas and groceries skyrocketsThe cost of living is the rise as the war in Iran continues. That could hurt Trump-aligned incumbents in key Pennsylvania swing districts.

The cost of living is on the rise as the war in Iran continues. https://www.inquirer.com/politics/pennsylvania/affordability-gas-prices-trump-groceries-costs-midterms-2026-20261002.html

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Navigator Research

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📊Trump’s approval rating on everyday costs, overall inflation, and foreign policy - matters that remain front and center for Americans - are cratering in Navigator tracking. More here: https://navigatorresearch.org/trump-approval-sinks-as-gas-prices-rise/

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NextGen America

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There's no better time to vote than, well, NOW! 🗳️ Early voting is happening across the country right now — check out if you can go ahead and cast your ballot.

abcnews.comAs midterms near, grocery prices remain top of mind for many AmericansWhile campaigning in 2024, President Donald Trump promised to lower grocery prices, but many Americans are still having a hard time affording the cost of food.

Grocery prices are still rising https://abcnews.com/Politics/midterms-grocery-prices-remain-top-mind-americans/story?id=135790865

apnews.comRising gas prices frustrate voters. Trump says it's an 'inexpensive price to pay' for the Iran warVoters across the nation say skyrocketing gas prices are causing financial hardships for their families.

Voters across the nation say skyrocketing gas prices are causing financial hardships for their families. https://apnews.com/article/gas-prices-trump-midterms-affordability-iran-war-d2f5d5aa7ecc1f6d55d8f5759db03150

pennsylvaniaindependent.comHow tariffs are showing up in your grocery billPresident Trump's tariffs have raised the prices for imported food items, passing on higher costs directly to consumers.

Trump’s tariffs have raised the prices for imported food items, passing on higher costs directly to consumers. https://pennsylvaniaindependent.com/economy/how-tariffs-are-showing-up-in-your-grocery-bill/

axios.comThe grocery aisle's new double whammy: price and safetyWhile grocery prices are driven by complex trade and energy costs, the safety net meant to keep them safe to eat is fraying.

While grocery prices are driven by complex trade and energy costs, the safety net meant to keep food safe to eat is fraying. https://www.axios.com/2026/09/07/food-safety-concerns-grocery-inflation

cnn.comFact check: Trump lies again that grocery prices ‘have come way down’ this term | CNN PoliticsFacing abysmal poll numbers on inflation as the midterm elections approach, President Donald Trump is sticking to the communications strategy he tried in the summer: lie.

Here’s a laugh: Trump says grocery prices are 'way down’ https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/28/politics/fact-check-trump-grocery-prices

npr.orgAs Trump's proposed arch looms over D.C., protesters pin their hopes on the midtermsDemocratic lawmakers, veterans and concerned citizens gathered in Memorial Circle to protest the arch Trump wants to build there. Their hopes lie primarily in a lawsuit and next month's midterms.

Democratic lawmakers, veterans and concerned citizens gathered in Memorial Circle to protest the arch Trump wants to build there. https://www.npr.org/2026/10/02/nx-s1-5985789/trump-arch-protest-veterans-midterms

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Alaska's Supreme Court already ruled this candidate belongs on the ballot. Now the DOJ wants to block certification if Sullivan loses. If you think you're winning, you don't sue before the votes are counted. The best answer is a win too big to contest. www.politico.com/news/2026/10...

politico.comDOJ sues to block election certification in Alaska if Republicans lose Senate raceDOJ argues that the presence of an independent candidate also named Dan Sullivan constitutes a purposeful effort to mislead voters.

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They can suspend our accounts. They can try to silence our movement. But they can't erase people demanding a better future. The people have spoken, and we're not going anywhere.

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Elon Musk may have billions to spend on the Texas Senate race, but Texans are the ones who decide who represents them. James Talarico has a message for him: Texas is NOT for sale!

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Winning elections means nothing if we don't deliver for the people who put us in office.

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We don’t lack universal healthcare because we can’t afford it. We lack it because racism and capitalism have made profit and inequality more important than people’s lives.

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When it's time to pay taxes, billionaires cry broke. When it's time to influence elections, suddenly money is no object. It's not about what they can afford. It's about what they can get away with.

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Indivisible ❌👑

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Thank you for making No Kings Day the single largest early vote activation in American history! This is how we will stop Trump’s election sabotage.

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Let’s do this, Ohio!!! #VivaHer #VoteBlue 🗳️

These graphics explain what the Democrats would need to do to flip the Senate and House of Representatives. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/oct/02/midterm-races-control-congress-charts-visuals

rollingstone.comHow Trump Became Mob Boss of the United StatesDonald Trump is the most corrupt president in United States history. He's been preparing to use the government for self-enrichment his entire life.

The most corrupt president in American history has been preparing his entire life to co-opt the government for personal gain https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/political-commentary/trump-mob-boss-united-states-1235631736/

'The era of writing blank checks to international bureaucracies is over,' state department spokesperson says. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/30/trump-greco-anticorruption

thehill.comThe ‘swamp’s’ biggest growth industry is lobbyingLobbying spending reached record levels during President Trump’s second term due to his administration’s expansive tariffs, industrial policies, and regulatory changes.

Lobbying spending hit record highs during Trump's second term as industries fight against new tariffs and economic policies. https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/6116729-industry-response-tariffs/

thewrap.com'Morning Joe' Calls Out Trump's Meme Coin Dinner Contest as Pure 'Corruption'MS NOW's "Morning Joe" slammed President Trump's new cryptocurrency contest to win a dinner reception with him.

MS NOW's "Morning Joe" slammed Trump's new cryptocurrency contest to win a dinner reception with him. https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/politics/morning-joe-trump-meme-coin-dinner-video/

apnews.comUS withdraws from European anti-corruption panel in latest shift away from global groupsThe Trump administration has withdrawn the United States from a top European anti-corruption watchdog.

The Trump administration has withdrawn the United States from a top European anti-corruption watchdog. https://apnews.com/article/trump-corruption-council-of-europe-31f7f0e4bba7bf26dfc99cd2c3a20d16

insideclimatenews.orgTrump Slashes Fuel-Economy Standards in Blow to Climate, Health, EV Market - Inside Climate NewsOne observer called the move a "disaster for people’s health, the planet, and even U.S. automakers.”

One observer called the move a "disaster for people's health, the planet, and even U.S. automaker https://insideclimatenews.org/news/28092026/trump-slashes-fuel-economy-standards/

grist.orgTrump cut their climate jobs. This secretive network found them new ones.Climate Reserve has been quietly building a lifeline for America's lost climate workforce, one job at a time.

Climate Reserve has been quietly building a lifeline for America's lost climate workforce, one job at a time. https://grist.org/labor/trump-science-funding-network-climate-reserve/

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Environmentalists decry move that relaxes requirements on automakers to control pollution from gas-powered cars. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/28/trump-administration-slashes-clean-car-rules

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There's a reason things are getting more expensive — a few reasons, actually. See what's driving the affordability crisis nationwide.

washingtonpost.comStates sue to stop Trump’s retreat on power plant emissionsThe Trump administration’s abandonment of climate rules at the nation’s most polluting power plants is being challenged in federal court by 21 states, the District of Columbia and three major cities in a federal lawsuit that accuses the Environmental Protection Agency of brazenly shirking a legal obligation.

The lawsuit was triggered by the EPA's abandonment of one of the nation's biggest climate efforts. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2026/10/01/states-sue-stop-trumps-retreat-power-plant-emissions/

spectrumlocalnews.comThink tank says Americans will pay more for energy because of Trump policiesAn Energy Innovation analysis says U.S. households will pay about $6,500 more for energy between 2026 and 2040

An Energy Innovation analysis says U.S. households will pay about $6500 more for energy between 2026 and 2040. https://spectrumlocalnews.com/us/snplus/environment/2026/10/02/energy-innovation-trum-policies-energy-prices

Democratic-led coalition says gutting key protections will set US back decades and worsen climate crisis. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/01/us-states-cities-trump-epa-climate-emissions

snopes.comTrump admin will cut student loan eligibility for some degrees. How will they choose?Mental and social health programs, as well as teacher education degrees, would likely be among the most impacted.

Mental and social health programs, as well as teacher education degrees, would likely be among the most impacted. https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/trump-cutting-student-loans/

dailykos.comTrump mocks ‘affordability’ as a made-up wordTrump is pretending that the word “affordability” simply does not exist.

Trump is pretending that the word “affordability” simply does not exist. https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/10/2/800106819/videos/trump-mocks-affordability-as-made-up-word/

pbs.orgAffordability and accountability top priorities if Democrats take House, Jeffries saysThe latest polling shows Democrats with a solid shot of regaining control of the House of Representatives in the midterm elections. If they do, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries could become Speaker of the House, with debates over the economy, government spending, and President Trump’s agenda all unfolding. Jeffries joined Geoff Bennett to discuss those issues.

The latest polling shows Democrats with a solid shot of regaining control of the House of Representatives in the midterm elections. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/affordability-and-accountability-top-priorities-if-democrats-take-house-jeffries-says

gelliottmorris.comAmid rising diesel prices, Republicans turn against Trump for first time on handling inflationIn our September poll, 52% of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents disapprove of Trump's handling of prices. That could be dragging down Republican Senate candidates in red states

In our September poll, 52% of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents disapprove of Trump's handling of prices. https://www.gelliottmorris.com/p/2026-10-02-republicans-sour-on-trump

wsj.comTrump Says Inflation Could Pay Down the Debt ‘Very Rapidly’President Trump said “certain levels of inflation" could help pay down the national debt “very rapidly” in an interview with Time magazine where he also said the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate policy is hurting the economy more than inflation is. Trump accused the Fed’s rate-setting committee of a

"You know, inflation, certain levels of inflation, will also pay off that debt very rapidly. Very rapidly.” https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-10-01-2026/card/trump-says-inflation-could-pay-down-the-debt-very-rapidly--S6mygMl76dzCeRzAm3vp

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NextGen America

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We're saying no more to these tricks 🪦

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Navigator Research

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As part of our Navigating the Vote series, we held a focus group with Black & Latino men who regret voting for Trump in 2024. Several participants were concerned about ICE. “These ICE people, they have no idea what they’re doing.” More here: https://bit.ly/4jpbIUo

nationalpartnership.orgWomen workers are suffering under the Trump economy – and they know it | National Partnership for Women & FamiliesNearly two years into Trump's second term, a smaller share of women work and their approval of his economic policies are near record lows.

Nearly two years into Trump's second term, a smaller share of women work and their approval of his economic policies are near record lows. https://nationalpartnership.org/women-workers-suffering-under-trump-economy-they-know-it/

Trump's self-assessment comes as voters give him far lower marks on the economy and cost of living.

Trump’s approval rating on the economy dipped to 26%—another all-time low—in a new poll that found 65% blame Trump for persistently high cost of living. https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2026/10/02/trumps-approval-rating-on-the-economy-hits-all-time-low-in-2-polls-this-week/?streamIndex=0

axios.comTrump's economic polling sinks, rivaling Biden's worstTrump is running out of time to convince voters the economy is stronger than sentiment suggests.

Americans overwhelmingly disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy, reaching levels that rival some of the worst of Biden's term, per a new AP-NORC poll. https://www.axios.com/2026/10/01/trump-economy-approval-poll