The New York Times

1. Trump’s Approval Sinks Amid Unpopular War, Darkening G.O.P. Prospects

   With the midterms nearing, President Trump’s approval rating has hit a second-term low as voters question his handling of the economy, according to the latest New York Times/Siena poll.

2. A Crack in the Polling Floor Puts Trump in New Territory

   A 37 percent approval rating in a new Times/Siena poll suggests the G.O.P. is facing a big midterm problem despite recent redistricting gains.

3. The Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Decision Spurred Swift Action in Louisiana and Alabama

   The timing brought the court into the middle of a fight to redraw voting maps across the South, even as some primaries were underway.

4. Trump’s Approval Rating Hits New Low, and Ebola Outbreak Declared a Global Health Emergency

   Plus, inside the closed-door talks over Greenland.

5. L.I.R.R. Riders Stranded by Strike Have Few Commute Alternatives. Here’s What To Know.

   New York transit officials say the alternate travel options they’ve arranged for the Long Island Rail Road strike could not accommodate all commuters.