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

NJ.com
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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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