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New poll reveals how Trump's low approval might affect midterms

A new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll shows Democrats leading Republicans by 12 points on the generic ballot ahead of the 2026 midterms, with President Trump's approval at a low point and voters motivated more by opposition to him. The segment highlights Democratic advantages on the economy, immigration, and other issues.

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Trump and Mamdani appear friendly after ‘wide-ranging’ meeting at Gracie Mansion

President Trump met with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion, and both appeared friendly afterward. They discussed housing, immigration and disagreements, with Trump praising Mamdani’s potential as mayor. The visit came ahead of Trump’s UN speech and amid midterm campaign tensions over socialism and immigration.

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Man shot by ICE being detained with bullet still in his back, lawyer says

A Venezuelan man was shot by an ICE officer in Austin and transferred from a hospital to a detention center with a bullet still lodged near his spine, according to his lawyer. The article highlights his pain and lack of medical care, Democratic criticism of ICE, and calls for transparency, while DHS says he had a removal order and the officer is on administrative leave.

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Man shot by ICE agent in Texas facing deportation

A man shot by an ICE agent in Texas is facing deportation, and protesters are speaking out in Austin after another shooting involving a federal immigration officer. The report is a brief news item with few details.

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Ariz. activists build map to show federal agents at polls

Arizona immigration advocates are building an interactive heat map to flag reported ICE activity near polling places this fall, citing fears of voter intimidation. The article also notes a failed Republican-backed state bill to require ICE agents at polls, a DHS denial that it targets polling sites, and evidence that noncitizen voting is extremely rare.

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Austin officials condemn ICE shooting of Venezuelan man, call for independent investigation

Austin officials condemned an ICE shooting of a Venezuelan man in north Austin and called for an independent investigation, with several City Council members and local officials expressing outrage. DHS said the man has a final order of removal and is in federal custody, while Homeland Security Investigations leads the inquiry with FBI assistance. The man's immigration attorney identified him as 28-year-old Wilber Rafael Garces Perez.

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ICE hides locations of thousands of detainees with final removal orders

ICE has removed thousands of detainees with final removal orders from its public online locator system, making it harder for lawyers and family members to find them. Immigration lawyers and advocates warn the change impedes legal challenges and due process, while the Trump administration says those with final orders have received due process. The move is framed as part of a harder-line immigration crackdown.

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