Upshot: Trump disapproval at new high (58 percent)

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April 23, 2026

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President Trump’s Approval Rating: Latest Polls

Track the latest approval rating and polls on Americans’ approval of President Trump.

By Annie Daniel, Jon Huang, Ruth Igielnik, Jasmine C. Lee, Alex Lemonides, Jonah Smith, Albert Sun and Rumsey Taylor

Midterm Quiz

Virginians voted yes on redistricting Tuesday. Which state has the next big decision on redistricting? (Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)

Arizona

Washington State

Florida

Tennessee

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Fuel station owners take some of the hit for consumers when oil prices surge. On the way down, they try to get their money back.

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How Both Parties Are Slicing Urban Areas to Tilt the House

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By Elena Shao and Nick Corasaniti

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Virginia Redistricting Referendum Results

Get results and maps from the 2026 Virginia redistricting referendum.

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ROUND TABLE

Americans Have Fled to Red States. Blue States Can Win Them Back.

Jason Furman, Neera Tanden and Elizabeth Wilkins discuss.

By Jason Furman, Neera Tanden and Elizabeth Wilkins

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A $440,000 Breast Reduction: How Doctors Cashed In on a Consumer Protection Law

A law meant to end surprise medical billing accidentally created a multibillion-dollar industry that is making doctors richer.

By Sarah Kliff and Margot Sanger-Katz

POLLING ROUNDUP

Can New Hampshire and Michigan Democrats hold onto their Senate seats? Can Thomas Massie hold off Trump’s preferred candidate in a House G.O.P. primary in Kentucky?

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Quiz answer: Florida

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