Trump Approval Falls to New Lows in Times/Siena and CNN Polls Ahead of Midterms

President Trump's job approval has hit new lows roughly two weeks before the midterm elections, according to new polls from The New York Times/Siena and CNN. In the Times/Siena poll, 36 percent of likely voters said they strongly or somewhat approve of his performance, while 59 percent disapproved. The same poll found likely voters favored Democratic over Republican candidates by 11 percentage points in their congressional district. CNN said its latest national poll shows an all-time low approval rating for Trump. CNN's David Chalian and its polling team examined what is driving that number and how it could affect Republicans' chances in the midterms.

Alternative/independent coverage, from The Hill, leads with the approval numbers from both polls and gives the 36 and 59 percent figures. Right-leaning outlets had not reported this story at the time of writing, while left-leaning and alternative/independent outlets had, focusing on Trump's approval and the midterm implications. Left-leaning outlets add the Democratic lead in the Times/Siena poll, and CNN presents the result as a warning sign for Republicans, citing its own polling team.