Donald Trump’s presidential approval rating fell in recent days, tying the lowest level of his term, as more Americans frowned on his handling of the cost of living, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Pentagon Moves to Fire Civilian Personnel with ‘Speed’
“The Pentagon removed key protections for defense civilian workers and directed that managers move with “speed and conviction” to fire employees with “unacceptable” performance reviews last month, just a day before the government shut down,” the Washington Post reports.
“The move is seen by some managers as necessary to get rid of underperforming employees. Others caution that the edict, signed by Undersecretary of Defense Anthony Tata, the Pentagon’s top personnel policy officer, is so broad it could be used to fire anyone who doesn’t rubber stamp the administration’s programs.”
Indiana Lt. Governor Under Investigation
A grand jury is taking a closer look into allegations of payroll fraud and deepfake porn within Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith’s (R) office, NewsNation reports.
The allegations of distribution of intimate images within Beckwith’s office stem from a previously reported claim that staffers within Beckwith’s office had been sharing an AI pornographic deepfake video of a state representative’s wife.
Why Trump Doesn’t Care Who Wins in New York City
Politico: “If Zohran Mamdani prevails, the president gets a hard-left foil to demonize as he uses federal power to punish deep-blue cities.”
“If Andrew Cuomo pulls off a comeback, Trump will gain new leverage over an old rival who is facing a potential Department of Justice inquiry into whether he lied to Congress.”
Lindsey Graham Betrayed by Siri
Reporters got an unexpected scoop from Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) when his iPhone betrayed him.
After he whispered a command into the phone, Siri announced loudly for all nearby journalists to hear: “Calling Sean Hannity mobile.”
U.S. Military Officials Required to Sign NDAs
U.S. military officials involved in the attacks on vessels suspected to be trafficking drugs “have been asked to sign non-disclosure agreements, a development that raises new questions about a military buildup that Venezuela fears may lead to an invasion,” Reuters reports.
“The step is highly unusual, given that U.S. military officials are already required to shield national security secrets from public view, and comes as lawmakers in Congress say they are being kept in the dark about key aspects of the mission.”
Vance Says Troops Will Be Paid
Vice President JD Vance told reporters that “the White House has found a way to pay troops amid the shutdown,” Punchbowl News reports.
Sherrill Maintains a Small Lead in New Jersey
A new Quantus Insights poll in New Jersey finds Mikie Sherrill (D) with a slim edge over Jack Ciattarelli (R), 49% to 46%.
Race for New York Governor Looks Tight
A new Manhattan Institute poll in New York finds Elise Stefanik (R) leading Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) by one point in next year’s race for governor, 43% to 42% among registered voters.
Fresh Shutdown Divisions Erupt in Private Call
“Republican dissent over House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) shutdown strategy spilled out on a private GOP call this afternoon, with Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas.) adding himself to the growing list of lawmakers questioning whether they should still be home in their districts,” Axios reports.
It’s ‘Autopsy’ Day for Democrats
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Mamdani Remains Ahead by Double Digits
A new Manhattan Institute poll finds Zohran Mamdani remains on track to win the New York City mayoralty—drawing 46% support compared to Andrew Cuomo’s 31% and Curtis Sliwa’s 21%.
Mike Johnson Sees No ‘Path’ for Trump Third Term
Speaker Mike Johnson said he doesn’t “see a way to amend the Constitution” to allow for President Donald Trump to seek a third term in office, ABC News reports.
CNN: “The Republican leader’s acknowledgment that he and Trump have discussed issues surrounding a third-term adds credence to warnings from the president’s opponents that he is seriously flirting with upending the Constitution. But Johnson’s quickly throwing cold water on the suggestion underscores how little support Trump would have if he actually tried to move forward with it.”
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A New Biden Administration Autopsy
Greg Sargent: “The left-leaning Roosevelt Institute is releasing a major new report Tuesday — with input from nearly four dozen former senior Biden officials — that seeks to diagnose the administration’s governing mistakes and failures.”
“One of its most compelling conclusions is that the Biden administration seemed reluctant to engage in ‘picking the fights worth having’ and sometimes took refuge in incremental policy gains due to a self-limiting ‘risk aversion.’”
Gaza Ceasefire Tested
“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday he has ordered the army to immediately carry out ‘powerful strikes’ in Gaza, and Hamas responded by saying it would delay handing over the body of a hostage, putting new pressure on the tenuous U.S.-brokered ceasefire,” the AP reports.
Quote of the Day
“The hardest part for me has been navigating this as a dad… Grappling with the sort of personal guilt that your job put your kids in a position where they could have been harmed.”
— Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D), quoted by the New York Times, on the firebombing of his home earlier this year.
Trump Orders Search for Jimmy Hoffa Records
“The Trump administration has ordered FBI employees to immediately search their workstations and digital media for any records pertaining to the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa,” CNN reports.
Poisoned Ivies
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) has a new book out next year that is billed as “a damning exposé” of Ivy League universities.
Poisoned Ivies: The Inside Account of the Academic and Moral Rot at America's Elite Universities
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Stefanik, Elise (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 04/07/2026 (Publication Date) - Threshold Editions (Publisher)
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