As midterms approach, new poll finds that few Americans trust campaigns or Trump

• A new AP-NORC/USA Facts poll reveals that Americans have become more skeptical of information provided by the federal government over the last few years. • Majorities of respondents now report having little or no trust in government data regarding the environment, foreign affairs, and elections and politics.

• Crude oil prices reached a 15-week high after Iran fired missiles in retaliation for the U.S. destroying five Iranian oil tankers. • The price of a barrel of oil surpassed $100 following the escalation between the two nations.

• A new AP-NORC/USA Facts poll shows that Americans have become more skeptical of federal government information over the last few years. • About 6 in 10 U.S. adults report they trust government data "only a little" or "not at all" regarding immigration, abortion, elections, foreign affairs, and the environment.

• Latin Americans now view democracy as the best form of government for the first time in a generation, though trust in China has surpassed trust in the U.S. • Many citizens favor "illiberal majoritarianism," a system where an elected president can bypass the judiciary and political opposition to implement policies.

• John Sununu won the nomination to run against Pappas in the general election after receiving an endorsement from Donald Trump. • New Hampshire voters have a history of splitting the ticket, having elected a Republican governor and two Democratic representatives in 2024.

• A new AP-NORC/USA Facts poll reveals that Americans have become more skeptical of federal government information compared to a few years ago. • Majorities of respondents now report having little or no trust in government data regarding the environment, foreign affairs, and elections.

• A new AP-NORC/USA Facts poll shows that Americans have become more skeptical of federal government information over the last few years. • Majorities of respondents now report having little or no trust in government data regarding the environment, foreign affairs, and elections.

• The US Central Command destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Wednesday amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. • The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps responded by expanding its maritime restricted zone into the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.

• Friedrich Merz cancelled a scheduled phone call with Donald Trump following a social media post from Trump celebrating the electoral success of the AfD party. • Trump praised the AfD's rise in a post stating that voters were tired of "absolutely horrible Immigration rules and regulations" that hurt Germany.

• The Organization of American States Permanent Council passed a resolution in August to hold an urgent foreign ministers' meeting in September to address President Daniel Ortega's efforts to eliminate elections in Nicaragua. • Critics argue the Inter-American Democratic Charter is weakened because it lacks a clear definition of serious violations and functions as a resolution rather than a legally binding treaty.

• Friedrich Merz of Germany canceled a scheduled phone call with Donald Trump following a social media post celebrating a victory for the AfD party. • The canceled communication followed a post that used the phrase "make Germany great again" to describe the AfD's success.