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- 1Trump approval rating hits second-term low in NBC pollโPresident Donald Trump's approval rating dropped in a new NBC News poll, and more voters criticized his handling of the
President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to 41% among registered voters, a second-term low, according to a new NBC News poll. The survey also found a majority of voters, 55%, criticizing his handling of the economy, a key issue for his administration. The findings come as the closely watched midterm elections approach, raising concerns for Republicans about voter sentiment heading into the campaign season.
- 2Critics attack push to end UK pension triple-lockโNeoliberals want to end the triple-lock on state pension. They inflict low wages, consign millions to poverty. Govt spen
A claim circulating online argues that neoliberals want to scrap the triple-lock on the UK state pension, accusing them of keeping wages low and leaving millions in poverty. The post cites government pension spending as a share of GDP across G7 countries, showing the UK and Canada lowest at 4.7%, compared with Italy at 12.8% and France at 12%. Supporters of the triple-lock say it protects pensioners; critics say it is fiscally unsustainable.
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A quote from Chinese President Xi Jinping is circulating widely on X: he said the 'great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation' and Trump's 'Make America Great Again' slogan 'can be mutually inclusive.' Posts describe it as a big moment at the White House, apparently during a high-profile meeting between Xi and Donald Trump. Users are reacting to the striking framing of US-China relations, with many weighing what this apparent warmth between the two leaders could mean for trade and geopolitics.