Politics News Update — May 31, 2026 4 PM Eastern

Clockwise Politics News — President Trump's approval rating has hit a perilous low of 34% in recent top-tier polls, marking one of the sharpest collapses for any modern president. This is Clockwise politics news, 4:30 PM Eastern. The President also vehemently criticized a federal judge for blocking his Kennedy Center renovation plans, labeling the judge "an anti-Trump Hater. " This incident follows his decision to headline the nation's 250th-anniversary event after several artists withdrew. This political turbulence occurs amid increased scrutiny regarding President Trump's health, as his BMI approaches the obesity range.