TRUMP APPROVAL RATINGS : DONALD TRUMP APPROVAL RATINGS IMPROVE AHEAD OF NOVEMBER 3 US MIDTERM ELECTIONS . WILL IT HELP REPUBLICANS ?

What happened: President Trump's approval ratings improved in October ahead of the November 3 US midterm elections, according to Echelon Insights Verified Voter Omnibus surveys reported by NewsWeek. Key numbers: July: 23 per cent approval, 76 per cent disapproval, net negative 53. Why it matters: The report says the net negative dropped in October at least in urban areas. Midterms are historically seen as a referendum on the incumbent, and Reuters/Ipsos polling shows voters see the Iran war and tariffs feeding into higher costs. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

President Trump's approval ratings improved in October ahead of the November 3 US midterm elections, according to Echelon Insights Verified Voter Omnibus surveys reported by NewsWeek.

The report says the net negative dropped in October at least in urban areas. Midterms are historically seen as a referendum on the incumbent, and Reuters/Ipsos polling shows voters see the Iran war and tariffs feeding into higher costs.