Donald Trump faces low approval and court block on voting changes ahead of 2026 US midterms

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Recent polls show President Donald Trump’s approval rating hovering between 34 % and 37 % while 61 %–62 % of respondents disapprove of his performance, yielding a net approval score of roughly –24 to –28 points. The same surveys indicate his support is roughly on par with that of President Joe Biden at comparable points in their terms, but Trump faces a higher rejection rate.

The United States will hold its congressional midterm elections on 3 November 2026, a contest that could reshape the balance of power in the House and Senate and test the Republican Party’s ability to advance Trump’s agenda.

A U.S. appellate court has ruled that Trump‑endorsed changes to the nation’s brief‑vote procedures are illegal, effectively halting the proposed reforms and pushing back timelines for related election‑technology upgrades.

Separate reports note that Canadian travelers have cut their spending in the United States by about $3.3 billion (≈ €2.9 billion) compared with the previous year, a decline attributed to the President’s “America‑First” policies and related diplomatic tensions.

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2026 US midterm elections · Canadian travelers · Donald Trump · Republican Party · Supreme Court of the United States · U.S. Court of Appeals · U.S. appellate court · U.S. election officials · United States

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The United States will hold its congressional midterm elections on 3 November 2026. www.t-online.de
[● 4 SOURCES] Some recent polls show a modest increase in Trump’s approval, the highest net score since the beginning of the year. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kreiszeitung.de
[○ 1 SOURCE] The court’s decision could delay election‑technology upgrades planned for the 2026 midterms. www.it-boltwise.de
[○ 1 SOURCE] A U.S. appellate court ruled Trump‑backed changes to absentee‑ballot procedures illegal, halting the reforms. www.it-boltwise.de
[● 5 SOURCES] Donald Trump’s approval rating is around 37 % with 61 % disapproval, giving a net rating of –24 points. www.merkur.de · www.hna.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.tz.de
[● 2 SOURCES] Low presidential approval may hinder Republican performance in the upcoming midterm elections. www.leinetal24.de · www.tz.de
[○ 1 SOURCE] Trump's net approval score is around –24 to –28 points. www.ruhr24.de
[○ 1 SOURCE] Multiple polls (Reuters/Ipsos, YouGov, Pew) show Trump's support similar to Biden's at comparable points, but with higher disapproval. www.merkur.de
[○ 1 SOURCE] Canadian travelers reduced spending in the United States by about $3.3 billion (≈ €2.9 billion) in the prior year. www.kurierverlag.de
[○ 1 SOURCE] The United States will hold congressional midterm elections on 3 November 2026. www.t-online.de
[○ 1 SOURCE] The court decision may delay implementation of election‑technology upgrades linked to the brief‑vote reforms. www.it-boltwise.de
[○ 1 SOURCE] Donald Trump's disapproval rating is between 61 % and 62 % in recent polls. www.ruhr24.de