Dems have an edge over GOP, poll finds. And, ICE looks into 'mobile detention centers'

US And Iran Talk At UNGA, Poll Shows Dems Lead Midterm, White House Media Ban Lawsuit Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories By a 12-point margin, registered voters say they would prefer to elect a Democrat to Congress, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. More voters believe Democrats will effectively address gas prices, the economy and foreign policy amid rising costs and the war in Iran. President Trump faces near-record-low approval ratings: 39% of respondents approved of his job, and 53% disapproved, marking the highest share of strong disapproval since the question was first asked in 2017. Voters cast their ballots on Sept. 18, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. Tom Brenner/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Tom Brenner/Getty Images 🎧 Overall, 45% of voters — most Democrats and just over half of independents — said they'd be voting against Trump, NPR's Stephen Fowler tells Up First. He adds that a large number of Republicans said that Trump didn't factor much in their vote. Fowler says this indicates ...