President Trump's iron grip on Republican primaries continues as MAGA-aligned candidates he endorses win decisively, with Trump boasting these victories are a prelude to midterm success. His 73% approval among Republican voters contrasts sharply with his second-term low overall approval as economic concerns grow.

Republican pushback in Washington intensifies, with Senate Republicans blocking a $1.8 billion fund to reward Trump supporters and money for his White House ballroom. Federal judges have temporarily barred the fund and ordered Trump to remove his name from the Kennedy Center, prompting rare public dissent.

Trump's disregard for economic fallout from the Iran war — where he admits thinking "not even a little bit" about Americans' hardship — risks alienating voters beyond his base. While his endorsement remains potent in primaries, the disconnect between Trump's priorities and public concerns could prove decisive in November elections.