For the first time in nearly a decade, American voters have given Democrats a slight edge over Republicans on handling the U.S. economy, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll released on August 3. The survey also found that President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 35%, highlighting growing public concerns over the economy ahead of November’s congressional midterm elections.
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Netanyahu Remains Silent on Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan as Deadly Israeli Strikes Raise Questions Over Ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has yet to publicly endorse US President Donald Trump’s latest Gaza peace proposal, more than three days after Washington unveiled a framework centered on the disarmament of Hamas. The absence of an official response has fueled uncertainty over the future of the initiative, even as diplomatic efforts continue behind closed doors.
China’s Rare Earth Curbs Pressure US Missile Magnet Supply Chain as Domestic Production Ramps Up
Efforts by the United States to strengthen its domestic supply of critical minerals have taken on renewed urgency as China’s restrictions on rare earth materials continue to disrupt production of components used in advanced weapons systems. American companies are now racing to expand processing capacity, but industry leaders say it will take time before domestic supply can meet growing defense demand.
Sen. Bernie Moreno Says Rep. Max Miller Should Leave Congress Amid Domestic Abuse Allegations
Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio has publicly called on his former son-in-law, Rep. Max Miller, to step down from the U.S. House of Representatives, saying the congressman should “seek professional help” as allegations of domestic abuse continue to dominate an ongoing custody dispute involving Miller and Moreno’s daughter.
Todd Blanche Rescinds Trump’s Anti-Weaponization Fund Ahead of Senate Confirmation Vote
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche has formally rescinded President Donald Trump’s proposed “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” removing a major obstacle that had threatened to derail his nomination to become the country’s next attorney general.
Japan, US Confirm Joint Yen-Buying Intervention, Signal Readiness for More Action
Japan and the United States have confirmed that they carried out a coordinated intervention in the foreign exchange market to support the Japanese yen, marking the first joint currency operation between the two countries in more than a decade. Japanese authorities said they remain prepared to intervene again if necessary, underscoring growing concern over the yen’s prolonged weakness and its potential impact on global financial markets.