Trump approval hits record-low 31 percent, polls show Republican struggles

What happened: A Reuters/Ipsos poll put President Donald Trump's approval rating at 31 percent, a record low, and found Democrats leading a generic congressional ballot by 12 points. Key numbers: Trump approval 31 percent; Democrats plus 12 on generic ballot; NBC poll: 71 percent say country on wrong Why it matters: The content links Trump's sliding disapproval to rising fuel prices since the February 28 launch of the US-Israel war on Iran, and says several recent polls show growing problems for Trump and his party ahead of midterms that could determine control of the House and Senate. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

A Reuters/Ipsos poll put President Donald Trump's approval rating at 31 percent, a record low, and found Democrats leading a generic congressional ballot by 12 points.

The content links Trump's sliding disapproval to rising fuel prices since the February 28 launch of the US-Israel war on Iran, and says several recent polls show growing problems for Trump and his party ahead of midterms that could determine control of the House and Senate.