As Trump Faces Down the Midterms, a Grim Mood Takes Over the White House

What happened: The White House has been marked by turnover and anxiety over the midterms, with the president tightening his inner circle, lashing out at critics, and holding meandering rallies. Why it matters: Aides describe an unsettled environment inside the administration as the midterm elections approach, with the president consuming news clips and what one aide called "A.I. slop. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

The White House has been marked by turnover and anxiety over the midterms, with the president tightening his inner circle, lashing out at critics, and holding meandering rallies.

Aides describe an unsettled environment inside the administration as the midterm elections approach, with the president consuming news clips and what one aide called "A.I. slop.