Trump voters criticize him, and flood recovery efforts in Nepal and Grand Canyon: Morning Rundown
Key Points:
- Longtime Trump supporters in key competitive congressional districts are expressing unusual frustration with the president, citing concerns over inflation, the Iran war, and White House spending, which could dampen GOP enthusiasm for the midterms.
- Nepal’s death toll from recent devastating floods has risen to 903, with over 4,200 missing, as rescuers struggle amid ongoing heavy rains; meanwhile, flash floods in the Grand Canyon have killed at least one person and left many missing near Bright Angel Creek.
- Ukraine is increasingly using drones to capture Russian soldiers, employing tactics that surround enemies from the air until they surrender, supported by a government video instructing Russian troops on how to surrender to drones.
- A sardine shortage is affecting supply due to environmental factors and export bans, despite popular belief that Gen Z’s social media-driven demand is the main cause; the industry expects recovery by 2027.
- Additional news includes Novak Djokovic’s early U.S. Open exit, Olivia Rodrigo’s festival raising $20 million for women’s nonprofits, and various crime reports involving shootings and fraud schemes.