Democrats Overtake Republicans on Economy in Reuters/Ipsos Poll as Trump’s Approval Rating Slips

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.

Capital One Says Trump Organization Accounts Were Closed After Anti-Money Laundering Review

Capital One has told a U.S. federal court that its decision to close more than 300 bank accounts linked to the Trump Organization in 2021 followed an internal anti-money laundering (AML) review rather than political considerations. The filing was made as the bank seeks dismissal of a lawsuit brought by the Trump Organization and Eric Trump, who allege they were unlawfully “debanked” because of their political affiliations.

Jay Clayton to Assume Office as US Director of National Intelligence After Bill Pulte’s Departure

Jay Clayton will officially take charge as the United States Director of National Intelligence (DNI) on Monday after receiving Senate confirmation earlier this week, bringing an end to Bill Pulte’s two-month tenure as acting intelligence chief. The leadership transition follows discussions between President Donald Trump, Pulte and Clayton, according to statements shared by Pulte on Saturday.