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India Today
8 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
MAGA hates you: Trump fumes at Fox News, WSJ over approval ratings and Iran coverage
Friends can become enemies in a heartbeat. This happened to Rupert Murdoch's Fox News, a long-time supporter of US President Donald Trump, after it gave lower approval ratings to the US President. As for Murdoch's Wall Street Journal (WSJ), the US President disagreed with their coverage of took to Truth Social to discuss Fox's "long-standing bias" and "faulty election polls", and criticised the WSJ for its reporting on America's plan on Crooked FoxNews Polls got the Election WRONG, I won by much more than they said I would, and have been biased against me for years. They are always wrong and negative. It's why MAGA HATES FoxNews, even though their anchors are GREAT (sic)," Trump posted on Truth Social. Trump blasted the network over what he called a "fake border poll" and also accused it of using "discredited pollsters despite repeated inaccuracies". The poll, released on Wednesday, indicated that 46% of respondents approve of Trump's performance, while 54% expressed disapproval."This has gone on for years, but they never change the incompetent polling company that does their work. Now a new FoxNews poll comes out this morning giving me a little more than 50% at the Border, and yet the Border is miraculously perfect. NOBODY WAS ABLE TO COME LAST MONTH. 60,000 people came in with Sleepy Joe in the same month last year (sic)," he a follow-up post, he came down heavily on Murdoch's flagship newspaper, WSJ, after it reported on Wednesday that the US was planning to attack Iran, but was holding off in a last-ditch hope to persuading the Iranians to voluntarily abandon their nuclear ambitions."The Wall Street Journal has no idea what my thoughts are concerning Iran! (sic)" Trump wrote on in the Fox Poll, Donald Trump's lowest numbers were actually on the topic of inflation, with 64% disapproving of his handling of this key economic issue, and just 34% approving, according to The Daily his outburst was particularly over how he was being rated on the relationship with Fox News, traditionally supportive of him, and The Wall Street Journal, which has both applauded and criticised his policies, has been long and this year, Trump hosted Murdoch himself in the Oval Office, where he referred to the media mogul as "legendary" and "one of the most talented people in the world", while also musing that he would need to "talk to" Murdoch about the Journal's coverage of his administration, according to a New York-based news website, Media Lucas, professor of international politics at University College Dublin, said Trump's decision to bring the military into Los Angeles to deal with protests also harmed his rating due to the method Fox poll is going to get headlines in part because it's Fox, where you have a lot of Trump supporters, in part because the numbers are so stark, and in part because of Trump's angry reaction on social media," Newsweek quoted Lucas as noted that Trump's poll numbers (on Fox News) have been fluctuating, with a notable decline in April due to concerns over the economy, trade, inflation, and the negative impact of his tariff added that deploying the military in Los Angeles to handle protests also hurt Trump's approval, even among those who support his immigration policy but disagreed with the approach. 'He's slipping' on migration, Lucas said, according to InMust Watch
Wall Street Journal
14 hours ago
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
How DEI Investing Has Changed Under Trump
While companies such as Target have blamed DEI backlash for lower sales, others, such as Costco , are seeing boosts to foot traffic. So how can companies' DEI commitments affect investors with a socially conscious approach to investing? In this bonus episode of WSJ's Take On the Week, we are joined by Rachel Robasciotti, founder of investment firm Adasina Social Capital. She discusses the importance of diversity and inclusion efforts, particularly in light of the Trump administration's crackdown. 🎧 Listen to the podcast here, or watch the video above.
The Hill
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Rising: June 19, 2025
Tucker Carlson demolishes Ted Cruz on Iran, Israel; why MSM loves war! Robby Soave | RISING Robby Soave delivers a blistering take against Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) over the botched interview with Tucker Carlson. Obama warns America 'dangerously close' to slipping into autocracy | RISING Robby Soave and Niall Stanage react to new commentary from former President Obama warning about the future of American Democracy. Trump approves Iran attack plans, but hasn't made final decision, WSJ reports | RISING Robby Soave and Niall Stanage give latest update on the Israel-Iran war. SCOTUS upholds Tennessee ban on youth gender-affirming care; JD Vance applauds ruling | RISING Robby Soave and Niall Stanage weigh in on the Supreme Court's decision to uphold Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care. Elissa Slotkin rages at Pete Hegseth, says predecessor had more 'guts and balls' | RISING Robby Soave and Niall Stanage react to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth getting grilled by Democratic senators in the Senate Armed Services Committee. Elon Musk blasts his Grok chatbot for its response on right-wing violence | RISING Robby Soave and Niall Stanage discuss Elon Musk lashing out at his own AI chatbot Grok after it stated that right-wing violence has become 'more frequent and deadly' than left-wing attacks. Piers Morgan Debate Goes Off The Rails Over Tulsi Gabbard Testimony, Iran War | RISING Robby Soave and Niall Stanage discuss an off-the-rails interview that Piers Morgan did in which he and British George Galloway argued over DNI Tulsi Gabbard recent comments in a congressional hearing about global threats against America. RFK Jr: Starbucks will 'further MAHA its menu'; Heinz, Kraft removing artificial dyes | RISING Robby Soave and Niall Stanage discuss how Starbucks is planning to implement HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s, 'MAHA.'
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Iran faces battlefield isolation as its ‘Axis of Resistance' stays silent in fight with Israel
When Israel launched direct strikes on Iranian soil last week—hitting nuclear facilities, air defense systems, and senior military leadership—it marked a dramatic escalation in a long-brewing confrontation albeit a veiled one, between Tehran and Tel Aviv. Iran retaliated with missile fire, striking cities across Israel, but fears of a broader regional eruption have not come to pass. Tehran's most loyal partners—Hezbollah in Lebanon, Iraqi militias, the Houthis in Yemen, and Hamas—have largely stayed out of the battlefield. The 'Axis of Resistance,' as Iran describes this web of allied non-state actors, was built over decades to deter and respond to aggression by Israel or the United States. But as The Wall Street Journal reports, the network has gone largely silent, preoccupied with its own losses, internal fractures, and a growing fear of Israeli airpower and intelligence reach. Hezbollah: Once the spearhead, now on pause Hezbollah, long considered Iran's most powerful ally, has not launched any major retaliation against Israel since the conflict escalated. Israeli strikes over the past year have degraded its arsenal and infrastructure and killed its longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah. According to WSJ, Arab diplomats with knowledge of the group's internal deliberations say Hezbollah is focused on regrouping and feels Tehran did little to protect it during its own conflict with Israel in 2024. Live Events The group's current leadership is said to be prioritising rebuilding capacity over entering a fresh war. Notably, its public appearances have emphasized Lebanese national identity over symbolic alignment with Tehran—suggesting a subtle recalibration. Hamas: Decimated and leaderless In Gaza, Hamas remains severely weakened. Nearly two years of Israeli bombardment have crippled its command structure and military capacity. Many of its senior leaders have been killed, and much of the territory's war infrastructure—tunnels, weapons facilities, and communications networks—has been destroyed. While Hamas was the initiator of the October 7, 2023, attacks that set the region on edge, it has not been able to respond in any significant way since Israel's strike on Iran. Its remaining leadership is largely in exile, and its ability to coordinate with Tehran appears limited. Iraq's Shiite militias: Calculating costs Iraq's Iranian-backed militias, once a persistent threat to U.S. forces and a cornerstone of Tehran's regional leverage, have shown remarkable restraint. Only one group—Kataeb Hezbollah—issued a threat, saying it would act only if the U.S. directly joins Israel's attacks on Iran. WSJ notes that many militia leaders are now embedded in Iraq's political system and have substantial economic stakes, particularly in the oil sector. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed al-Sudani is believed to be quietly urging restraint to preserve Iraq's fragile stability. The militias, some of whose leaders have become government contractors, are reportedly reluctant to disrupt a period of relative economic gain. 'They've been benefiting from Iraq's stability and high oil prices to develop economic empires,' Renad Mansour of Chatham House told WSJ. Houthis: Quiet after early strikes Among Iran's regional partners, the Houthis were among the first to react—firing missiles at Israel days after the conflict escalated. But their activity has since tapered off. U.S. and allied airstrikes in recent months damaged much of their missile infrastructure, and there are signs the group is treading carefully. According to WSJ, the Houthis maintain close communication with Tehran but are primarily focused on their own strategic interests. Their leaders, analysts say, are unlikely to endanger their position in Yemen unless Iran is directly invaded or the U.S. becomes a full party to the conflict. 'It's a Houthi-first policy,' said Elisabeth Kendall of the University of Cambridge, quoted by WSJ. 'They're not going to put their own necks on the line for the supreme leader.' Syria: Tehran's foothold reduced Syria, once a vital staging ground for Iran's regional operations, has become less central. After Israeli strikes killed senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officers in Damascus late last year, Iran drew down some of its military presence. The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime to a rebel offensive in late 2024 further limited Tehran's influence. The Axis did not mobilize in his defense. The Axis of Resistance has long served as Tehran's first line of deterrence and retaliation. Today, however, most of these groups appear constrained—militarily weakened, politically cautious, or economically invested in staying out. Meanwhile, global powers have reacted with alarm to the escalation. Russia and China have called for de-escalation but offered no military backing to Tehran. The United States, while warning Iran against further attacks, has placed forces in the region on high alert, raising the prospect of direct confrontation.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
This Illegal Psychedelic Is Hailed as a ‘Revolutionary Breakthrough'
As opioid addiction continues to devastate communities, a growing number of people are turning to ibogaine—an obscure and controversial psychedelic. WSJ visits a clinic in Mexico to follow one patient's journey through this intense and unorthodox treatment. Sign in to access your portfolio
