Trump threatened to annihilate Iran at the UN while revealing three-hour direct talks with Iranian officials—signaling a potential diplomatic shift. Meanwhile, a new NPR poll shows Democrats leading Republicans by 12 points in the midterm race, with voters citing opposition to Trump as a key factor. Three news outlets sued the White House today over credential revocations, arguing viewpoint discrimination violates the First Amendment. Trump's approval rating has declined to twice as bad as 2018, with 53% strongly disapproving—his worst performance across both terms, directly impacting Republican electoral prospects.