President Trump has put his signature on a framework agreement intended to bring an end to the conflict with Iran, marking a significant diplomatic development on the international stage.
At the same time, the president is reportedly trying to use the Senate confirmation process for his Director of National Intelligence nominee as a bargaining chip to advance legislation that has no direct connection to that nomination — a move that is drawing attention in Washington.
Adding to the political pressure, a newly released NPR poll shows that public approval of Trump’s handling of the economy has fallen to its lowest point on record, signaling growing concern among Americans about the direction of the nation’s finances.
