Carroll Doherty

A fresh Reuters/Ipsos poll released today shows President Donald Trump’s job approval rating rising to 40%, up from 39% in the previous survey (conducted February 28–March 1). Disapproval stands at 58%, yielding a net approval of -18%. This marks a slight rebound from recent lows, where approval hovered in the high 30s to low 40s amid the ongoing U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict (now in its third week), energy market volatility, and domestic concerns like inflation and cost of living. The uptick aligns with today’s market relief (S&P 500 turning green as WTI oil dipped below $93/barrel) and signals of potential de-escalation (e.g., U.S. allowances for Iranian oil tankers through Hormuz, multinational pledges for safe passage). Broader context: Trump’s approval started his second term at about 47% post-inauguration but has trended lower overall, with dips tied to immigration enforcement, tariffs, economic worries, and military actions (strikes on Iran drawing mixed public support, only ~27% approved in early March polls, though views have stabilized somewhat). On specific issues: Ratings remain stronger on crime and immigration among Republicans but lag on economy, inflation, and foreign policy. Recent polls (e.g., early March Reuters/Ipsos) showed disapproval of Iran strikes outweighing approval, with concerns over U.S. casualties, fuel prices, and unclear goals.

Your reaction to CBS News shuttering its (100 year+) radio service might well depend on your age. For me, I recall listening to Charles Osgood "versifying" the news, and the "World News Roundup." Does it have any relevance among younger audiences?

I'll always remember Chuck Norris as the man who changed the course of dodgeball history by casting the deciding vote that allowed Average Joes to play in the championship of the Las Vegas International Dodgeball Open where they upset the heavily favored Globo Gym Purple Cobras. RIP. 🙏