Trump appears at Paxton rally in Texas as Republican midterm concerns grow

President Donald Trump spoke at a rally for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, saying he has "no regrets" about endorsing him, according to The Guardian.

The appearance came amid leaked recordings in which Paxton was heard criticizing the war in Iran and high gas prices, The Guardian reported, adding to broader concerns among Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.

Separately, The Guardian's live coverage noted upcoming midterm debates, including a Senate race in Iowa between Republican nominee Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek, a state representative and Paralympian. A recent New York Times/Siena College poll cited in the report showed Hinson leading by just one point, despite a Democrat not having won a Senate seat in Iowa since 2008.

The report noted that Hinson, currently a congresswoman, has at times pushed back against aspects of Trump's agenda, including calling for an end to the war in Iran and criticizing a pause on tariffs for foreign beef imports, which she said could affect Iowa cattle ranchers, even as she has voted against House war powers resolutions aimed at limiting military action.

The Guardian's report also noted that Trump's approval rating has fallen to a new low, according to polling cited in the live coverage, though the excerpt available did not specify the source or exact figures for that rating.