Trump's tumbling economic numbers and a frustrated Zelenskyy: Morning Rundown
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump faces significant voter distrust on his economic management as he prepares for the State of the Union, marking a decline from his first term's relatively strong approval ratings amid ongoing concerns about high costs.
- Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy expresses growing frustration with stalled peace negotiations as the conflict with Russia enters its fifth year, with Russia controlling 20% of Ukraine’s territory and mounting casualties on both sides.
- Stephen Miller, known for his hardline immigration stance, has expanded his influence within the Trump administration to include broader responsibilities, such as efforts to counter “woke” influences on college campuses and addressing infrastructure issues in Washington, D.C.
- Additional political developments include FedEx suing the Trump administration over tariffs, the European Parliament hal
