# News Today: Politics - The Shifting Political Landscape
In this fast-paced episode, Maxwell Slate delivers a critical analysis of America's rapidly evolving political terrain. The podcast covers a targeted attack on National Guard troops near the White House, resulting in Trump's order to deploy additional security forces and review Afghan nationals who entered under the Biden administration.
Beneath these headlines lies troubling news for the Trump coalition: recent polling shows the President's approval rating dropping to 41%, with significant declines among Republicans and independents - revealing potential fractures in his support base.
Internationally, tensions build around an upcoming Trump-Putin summit in Anchorage, while European leaders assert their independence on matters of continental security and Ukraine policy. Meanwhile, Democrats have gained momentum following unexpected victories in recent state elections, with polling suggesting they now hold a four-point advantage heading toward the 2026 midterms.
The episode concludes with Trump's surprising shift on
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