JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Trump insists 'real' polling numbers the 'best they have ever been'
The RealClearPolitics polling average currently shows Trump with a 39.1 approval rating and 58.3% disapproval.
JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Iran and U.S. plan to hold new talks Monday, Trump said, but Iran said no talks are planned
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told reporters that Iran has no plans to host foreign delegations or send negotiators abroad.
JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Rubio addresses viral couch meme, says he initially 'hated' the picture
Rubio was photographed in an awkward position on a couch in the White House last year, looking somewhat contemplative.
NPR (Becky Sullivan) - U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino will stay through 2030 World Cup
Pochettino came on in 2024 to right the ship ahead of this year's World Cup, in which he led the team to a record three wins and helped ignite enthusiasm in millions of fans before a round of 16 exit.
NYTIMES (Annie Karni) - Max Miller, Accused of Abuse, Is Not Stepping Aside. Here’s What We Know.
The Ohio Republican who is seeking a third term defiantly denied domestic abuse allegations ahead of a deadline to replace him on the ballot.
NYTIMES (Alan Feuer) - Trump’s Meddling in Justice Dept. Causes Problems of His Own Making
In the past week alone, President Trump’s interference has imperiled one criminal case, set the stage for sanctions in a second and hindered the confirmation chances of his pick for attorney general.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Steph Whiteside) - NASA to give update on upcoming Crew-13 mission
The mission will carry four astronauts to the ISS and is expected to launch in mid-September.
YOUTUBE (Jesse Lee Peterson) - Gay Pastor says the HOLY SPIRIT told him the Bible was "undermined by patriarchy"
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REDSTATE (Ben Smith) - Gottheimer Wants Socialists Out but Noncitizens on the Voter Rolls
NEWSCATS (MeighTimbol) - Iran Turns to Oman for Strait of Hormuz Shipping Deal as Tehran Rejects Direct US Talks
Baghaei’s discussion of a new middle route through the strait of Homuz would represent progress. Photograph: Reuters Reported by: Cherry Meigh TimbolNews Content Editor Published August 3 , 2026 Iran has confirmed that discussions over the [...]