Poll: 37% approve of Trump job performance

A new Economist/YouGov poll shows 37% of respondents approve of President Trump's job performance in his second term. The survey of more than 1,600 adults was conducted July 10-13. Approval of Trump's handling of the Iran situation stands at 31%, with 59% disapproving. That disapproval figure is down from 64% recorded at the end of May and beginning of June.

Just under 25% of respondents described the current U.S. economy as excellent or good. More than 70% gave a different assessment. Fifty-three percent said the economy is getting worse, 17% said it is getting better, and 22% said it will stay about the same.

U.S. military airstrikes and a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz resumed after a temporary ceasefire collapsed. The earlier pause had allowed technical talks aimed at resolving the conflict. The poll also recorded public criticism of two fatal incidents involving immigration enforcement officers in the past week.

Officials have faced similar scrutiny following deaths of two U.S. citizens during enforcement actions in Minnesota earlier this year. President Trump is scheduled to deliver a nationwide address Thursday night focused on election integrity.