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Description : A comprehensive Reuters review of federal court records reveals that the Trump administration has aggressively charged over 850 individuals with attacking or obstructing federal officers. However, federal prosecutors are dropping these cases at a 31% dismissal rate—nearly four times the historical average of 8%. Even when cases are dismissed, defendants report experiencing severe personal fallout, including lost jobs, mounting legal fees, and widespread online harassment. Keyword : Trump DOJ officer assault charges dismissed 2026, Reuters investigation federal officer assault cases, Trump administration federal criminal dismissals, Department of Justice assault on federal officer, federal court records 31 percent dismissal [See More…]

Description : The latest data is in! President Donald Trump’s approval rating has edged up to 36% in the newest Reuters/Ipsos poll as intense cost-of-living anxieties begin to cool down. The four-day online poll captured a shift in public sentiment surrounding Trump’s major announcement of a ceasefire agreement to end the war with Iran—a conflict that had sent gas prices soaring. While approval of his handling of the economy saw a modest bump, Trump’s overall standing is still near the lowest of his political career, and registered voters currently favor Democrats by three points on a generic congressional ballot. We [See More…]

Description : As the United States prepares to celebrate its historic 250th birthday next month, a stunning new Reuters/Ipsos poll has exposed deep, polarizing divisions across the country. According to the data, nearly 2 out of 5 Americans do not believe the U.S. will endure as a single nation for another 250 years. Furthermore, a staggering 64% of respondents state that American democracy is actively in danger of failing—a sharp increase from last August. We break down the official poll numbers, the growing partisan divide over upcoming July 4th celebrations, and why a vast majority of citizens expect political violence [See More…]

Description : A Reuters analysis reveals that President Donald Trump’s unprecedented Jones Act waiver has failed to significantly lower high domestic gasoline prices. Eased in March to allow foreign tankers to move oil between U.S. ports, the historic policy has been undercut by sky-high international freight rates and minimal fuel volumes actually transported amid ongoing global energy inflation. Keyword : Trump Jones Act waiver extension data fuel shipping costs, foreign flagged tankers domestic ports oil transport restrictions, national average gasoline prices AAA retail energy statistics, Gulf Coast refiners Valero Phillips 66 cargo shipments, California fuel imports West Coast energy market [See More…]

Description : President Donald Trump’s job approval rating has plummeted to 35%, hovering near the absolute lowest point of his second term, according to a newly released Reuters/Ipsos poll. The data reveals a significant political shift: Trump’s core Republican support is softening, with conservative disapproval jumping to 21% from just 5% at his January 2025 inauguration. The sudden downward trend is directly tied to a 50% spike in American gasoline prices following February’s military strikes on Iran. With overall cost-of-living disapproval reaching a critical 64%, nervous GOP strategists warn of flagging voter enthusiasm ahead of the high-stakes November midterms. Keyword [See More…]