Your top six U.S. political stories for Sunday morning.

1. 1
   Foreign Policy

   VP Vance Arrives in Switzerland for Iran Nuclear Talks

   Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Switzerland to negotiate a new nuclear agreement with Iranian leaders [1.1.8]. This meeting builds upon the fragile interim peace deal recently negotiated to end the ongoing conflict with Iran.

2. 2
   Midterms 2026

   President Trump's Economic Approval Drops to 33%

   A new PBS News and Marist poll shows President Trump's economic approval rating has fallen to 33%, a low for his second term. High inflation, food costs, and gas prices are cited as major factors driving voter dissatisfaction ahead of the midterms.

3. 3
   Supreme Court

   SCOTUS Weighs Presidential Power Over Independent Agencies

   The Supreme Court is preparing to release major rulings at the end of its term, including a critical decision on the Federal Trade Commission. A potential ruling in favor of the President would strike down removal protections for FTC members, broadly expanding executive power over independent agencies.

4. 4
   White House

   Reflecting Pool Drained Following Costly Renovations

   Workers were forced to drain the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to clean algae and peeling paint just after a $14 million rehabilitation project for the nation's 250th anniversary. President Trump has blamed the damage on unnamed vandals, though officials have not corroborated the claims.

5. 5
   Elections

   DOJ Halts Election Oversight Training for Federal Agents

   The Department of Justice has abruptly canceled election-integrity training sessions for prosecutors and FBI agents ahead of the November midterms. The DOJ also deleted a massive 281-page internal guide to prosecuting election crimes, drawing criticism from watchdog groups.

6. 6
   Executive Branch

   Trump Inspects New Air Force One Gifted by Qatar

   President Trump recently inspected a newly delivered 747 jumbo jet gifted to the U.S. government by the State of Qatar. The luxury plane will soon serve as Air Force One and features the President's preferred blue, red, and gold paint scheme.