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President Biden is facing political trouble domestically, particularly from his own party.

Biden approval hits another new low as more Democrats sour on him, poll finds

Democrats' approval of President Biden has dropped 9 points, pushing him to just a 36% approval rating in the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll.

The exterior of the White House is seen from outside the security fencing on March 7, 2021, in Washington, D.C.

Trump can only serve 4 more years. The reason why has a long and sordid history

Trump can't serve more than twice because of the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution. The amendment's history is rooted in money, race and politics. Here's a look at how it came about.

President Joe Biden signs into law the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 on the South Lawn of the White House on Aug. 9, 2022.

Biden's recent wins could give Democrats a boost heading into the midterms

The Inflation Reduction Act is a big win for the White House and the party, something that Democrats can talk about. "It gives you something to run on," says one Democratic strategist.

Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson listens to a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee during her confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.

GOP questions for Jackson in her hearings were about midterm messaging — 4 takeaways

If Biden's Supreme Court nominee gets any GOP votes, it's pretty clear by the bitterness displayed during her confirmation hearing they likely won't come from Republicans on the Judiciary Committee.

Former President Donald Trump arrives on stage at a rally in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., on Sept. 3. According to a new poll, 67% of independents do not want Trump to run again, while just 28% said they do.

Two-thirds of independents say they don't want Trump to run for president

The former president's base remains firmly intact behind him, a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll shows, but voters in the middle are saying they want him to bow out.

Among the findings in the latest NPR/PBS <em>NewsHour</em>/Marist poll is that Democrats are losing ground on which party voters want to control Congress and inflation being the top issue — with voters saying they trust Republicans more on the issue by 20 points.

Key GOP groups are more fired up to vote in midterms than Democrats, NPR poll finds

The last NPR survey before all votes have to be cast shows inflation continues to be the top concern for voters, and Republicans are trusted more than Democrats on the issue by 20 points.

As the election nears, control of the Senate is coming down to only half a dozen seats or less with really four that could provide the key — Pennsylvania, Georgia, Nevada and Arizona.

4 Senate races that could provide the key to control

Pennsylvania, Georgia, Nevada and Arizona come into focus in final days. Plus: where things stand in seven other Senate contests.

National Guard soldiers protect a park during protests near the White House on June 1, 2020.

Watchdog Report Says Police Did Not Clear Protesters To Make Way For Trump Photo-Op

The report found the U.S. Park Police made the call to clear Lafayette Park before knowing of then-President Donald Trump's visit to a damaged church in the area.

A student carries her plate which consists of three bean chili, rice, mandarins and cherry tomatoes and baked chips during her lunch break at a local public school, Friday, Feb. 10, 2023.

There's no such thing as a free lunch. Vermont schools say there should be for kids

Vermont is inching closer to passing a bill to make school meals free for all public school students. It could be the next to join five other states to make the move after pandemic-era benefits.

President Biden gives his first news conference of his presidency Thursday at the White House.

200 Million Shots In 100 Days: Biden Issues New Vaccination Goal

President Biden is doubling his original COVID-19 vaccination goal to 200 million shots in arms by his 100th day in office.

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