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April 30, 2026

Trump’s approval rating hits a new low for overall job
performance and for handling the economy, Gas prices continue to
rise, Iran seems unlikely to open the Strait of Hormuz, Pete
Hegseth testifies in front of House and Senate Armed Services
Committees, On May 1, under the War Powers Act, Trump must either
end the Iran war or get congressional approval, Corruption widens
as does incompetence, Florida summarily approves a gerrymandered
map, Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v Callais opens door to
undercut access to the vote, Louisiana’s governor declares a
state of emergency, suspending the primary elections, Other
states are considering redistricting in the wake of the Callais
decision, Trump worries about the upcoming election.

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