{
  "id": 16929320,
  "title": "Trump’s approval at 32% as Democrats lead ahead of November 3 US midterm elections",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/trumps-approval-at-32-as-democrats-lead-ahead-of-november-3-us",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T16:57:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/world/us-news/us-midterms-2026-trump-approval-rating-democrats-polls-10940773/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the US midterm elections draw closer on November 3, President Donald Trump's approval rating stands at a historically low 32%, according to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll. This figure is slightly improved from the previous week's record low of 31% and reflects a general dissatisfaction among voters. In conjunction with this, a generic congressional ballot shows Democrats leading Republicans by a margin of 11%, with 47% of registered voters supporting Democrats and 36% favoring Republicans. Interestingly, when undecided voters are included, the lead for Democrats increases to 50% to 41%. The cost of living remains a pressing concern for voters, with 73% of respondents indicating that their cost of living is heading in the wrong direction. In the realm of the economy, 37% of voters believe Democrats have a better approach compared to Republicans, while 33% favor Republicans. This shift in perception is evident in other polls as well, such as an Associated Press-NORC poll where Trump's approval for handling the economy was at 26%, and a CNBC survey reporting a disapproval rating of 63%. Ultimately, the midterm elections will determine whether Republicans maintain their control over the House of Representatives and the Senate, a decision that will significantly impact Trump's legislative agenda for the remainder of his term.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Semafor",
        "title": "Democrats stake their midterm fate on a familiar enemy: Billionaires",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/democrats-stake-their-midterm-fate-on-a-familiar-enemy-billionaires",
        "published": "2026-10-28T16:10:28.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}