Trump approval hits record low, $400M threat to N.J., Roberts breaks ranks, Fetterman blasts Dems

NJ.com
NJ.com
Sep 6, 2026

Here are some of the week's biggest political stories from NJ.com.

President Trump is threatening to pull $400 million from a New Jersey program, with conditions attached to getting the money back. A new poll puts his approval rating at a record low as Democrats gain momentum heading into the midterms. Chief Justice John Roberts broke ranks in a major White House fight. Trump denied reports of a U.S. ammunition shortage and raged against what he called "treasonous scum" on social media. And Senator John Fetterman accused his own party of an "orgy of socialism."

0:00 Here's what's making headlines
0:03 Trump's $400M threat to N.J.
0:42 Approval rating at record low
1:30 Roberts breaks ranks
2:29 Ammunition shortage denial
2:55 Fetterman on his own party

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