A CBS News poll finds 65% disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy, 71% disapprove of his handling of inflation, and 63% think the war in Iran is going badly, a broad sweep of bad numbers that multiple outlets are covering.
politicsMonday, July 27, 2026
Trump's poll numbers sour as crises mount
Today's politics coverage is dominated by bad news for Trump: a new CBS News poll shows deep disapproval on the economy and Iran, while an expert warns his nuclear deal push risks a 'giant firestorm.' Meanwhile, student protests force a rare retreat from Modi's government in India, and the EU quietly reverses sanctions on Russian luxury fur.
Trump under pressure
A new poll and a nuclear deal analysis both point to trouble for the president.

Political scientist Robert Pape argues Trump's push for a Saudi nuclear deal has created a 'giant firestorm' that makes a nightmare scenario more likely, adding to the day's theme of cascading risks from the administration's foreign policy.
Global shifts
Abroad, student activism topples a minister in India, and the EU makes a controversial sanctions reversal.
For the first time since 2014, a Modi cabinet minister resigned under public pressure after student protests over exam scandals, signaling a growing threat to Modi's dominance, a notable shift in Indian politics.
The EU quietly lifted sanctions on Russian luxury sable fur imports just two months after imposing them, citing a lack of alternative suppliers, a move that undercuts the bloc's tough-on-Russia posture.
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