Good morning.You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day.By a 12-point margin, registered voters say they would prefer to elect a Democrat to Congress, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.
More voters believe Democrats will effectively address gas prices, the economy and foreign policy amid rising costs and the war in Iran.President Trump faces near-record-low approval ratings: 39% of respondents approved of his job, and 53% disapproved, marking the highest share of strong disapproval since the question was first asked in 2017.Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly yesterday, highlighting economic growth and improvements to global leaders.
He discussed options for his conflict with Iran, including total destruction or a peace deal after the elections.Iran's president will speak today.CNN, MS NOW and Politico will try to hold the president and his administration accountable in court today after they were barred from the White House over coverage Trump doesn't like.
Lawyers will argue that Trump is violating their constitutional rights.The Department of Justice defends Trump's recent media ban, saying the outlets' reporting on issues like White House construction and ammunition depletion during the Iran war threatens national security and spreads falsehoods.Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to establish "mobile detention facilities" for immigrant detainees in Pennsylvania, according to government documents.
This initiative is part of a significant expansion that began last year following ICE's $75 billion boost from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said he wanted to streamline the deportation process and described wanting a squad of trucks rounding up immigrants like "[Amazon] Prime, but with human beings." ICE's plan has been met with strong opposition from local communiti...