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NBC News poll on Trump’s approval rating and ICE officer shoots man in Texas: Morning Rundown
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Key Points:
- An NBC News poll shows President Trump's approval rating at a second-term low of 41%, with 55% of voters believing his policies have hurt the economy, contributing to a 5-point Democratic lead in the race for control of Congress.
- An ICE officer in Austin, Texas, shot and seriously wounded Wilber Rafael Garcés Perez, a Venezuelan DoorDash driver with a final order of removal, during a vehicle pursuit before state troopers arrived on the scene.
- The mistrial in Lindsay Clancy’s case has sparked intense scrutiny and online backlash against a juror who blocked an acquittal, raising concerns among legal experts about a potential “chilling effect” on jury participation in future trials.
- Presley Gerber, son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, died at age 27 at a rehab facility in Los Angeles; no cause of death has been disclosed.
- The Kansas City Chiefs, led by Patrick Mahomes, have started the NFL season 2-0, showing a return to form after last season’s setbacks and demonstrating resilience in close games.
