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From polling lows to cabinet scandals, there’s a lot to cover today: Trump’s approval drops to 37% as Tucker Carlson publicly apologizes for supporting him, Trump’s Federal Reserve pick faces Senate scrutiny over conflicts of interest, and more.
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Nostalgia Nerd
On this day in 1970, what environmental disaster seen from an airplane inspired the first Earth Day? (answer revealed below!)
(hint: black tide)
Before We Dip In (TL;DR)
In today’s issue:
Trump’s approval falls to 37%. 📉
Fed nominee Warsh faces conflict questions. 💵
Labor Secretary resigns amid conduct allegations. ⚖️
Plus, take today’s poll and check out the Nostalgia Nerd quiz answer down below!
POLITICS
🏛️ Trump’s Approval Hits 37% as Tucker Carlson Apologizes for His Support
A new poll, internal criticism, and a key redistricting vote are converging for President Trump this week. An NBC poll shows Trump’s approval at 37%, with a widening gap between strong approval (50%) and strong disapproval (20%).
Economic approval sits at 32% with support for the Iran war at 33%. Meanwhile, Tucker Carlson publicly apologized for previously supporting Trump, highlighting criticism emerging from within parts of his political base.
The landscape: These developments reflect both electoral pressure and evolving dynamics within Trump’s coalition. Some critics are calling for different policy approaches rather than moderation, while ongoing redistricting battles could influence control of Congress heading into future elections.
ECONOMY
📊 Trump’s Fed Pick Kevin Warsh Faces Senate Questions Over Independence
Trump’s Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh disclosed more than $100 million in personal assets during his Senate confirmation hearing, the largest amount reported by any nominee for the role. His path to confirmation remains uncertain, with Senator Thom Tillis currently blocking a vote as Jerome Powell’s term approaches its May 15 end date.
Trump has said he expects lower interest rates under Warsh, while Senator Elizabeth Warren argued the nominee could be overly aligned with the president’s agenda. Warsh declined to provide full details on some underlying investments, citing confidentiality concerns.
The backdrop: A federal judge criticized the Justice Department’s investigation into current Fed Chair Jerome Powell as potentially pressuring the central bank, while the Supreme Court has signaled limits on presidential authority to remove Fed officials.
Dipper Poll
:📈 Today’s Poll: Fed Friction
Trump has publicly stated he expects his Federal Reserve nominee to deliver lower interest rates, while a federal judge called the DOJ’s investigation into current Fed Chair Powell “an act of intimidation.” The question of presidential influence over the Fed is now front and center.
How much influence should a president have over Federal Reserve interest rate decisions?
LAW & ORDER
⚖️ Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer Resigns
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned, becoming the third cabinet departure of Trump’s second term, following Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem. Allegations include using taxpayer funds on personal travel, an alleged affair with a security officer, alcohol in the office, and staff being asked to bring wine on work trips. Her chief of staff and deputy chief of staff also resigned.
Chavez-DeRemer had entered with rare bipartisan and union support for her pro-labor positions, with the Teamsters president personally recommending her to Trump. She later shifted toward business-friendly deregulation, straining those relationships. Her attorney stated the resignation was unrelated to legal wrongdoing.
The stakes: The Department of Labor oversees workplace safety, wage enforcement, and unemployment benefits, all under pressure in a weakening job market with sluggish wage growth and rising unemployment. Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling is now acting Labor Secretary.
Fun Facts
🦐 Animals: Mantis shrimp have 16 color receptors (humans have 3) and can punch at over 50 mph with enough force to shatter aquarium glass. Scientists still don’t fully understand how they process vision. Basically a tiny underwater superweapon.
🏛️ History: Oxford University is older than the Aztec Empire. Teaching at Oxford began around 1096 AD, while the Aztec Empire was founded in 1428 AD. That’s roughly 300 years of academic head start.
💰Economy: In the 1630s, tulip bulbs in the Netherlands briefly became more valuable than houses during one of history’s first recorded market bubbles. It was all fun and flowers until it wasn’t.
🤯 WTF: Charles Osborne of Iowa hiccupped continuously from 1922 to 1990, with about 430 million hiccups over 68 years. He stopped suddenly and died less than a year later.
TODAY’S QUIZ ANSWER:
An oil slick
On April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day was organized after Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin saw a massive oil slick spreading off the coast of California during a flight in 1969. He later worked with activist Denis Hayes to coordinate a nationwide event, drawing an estimated 20 million participants. The movement helped lead to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency and major environmental laws like the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.
Poll Results From April 21, 2026
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