Leila Fadl

Now, we often talk about the fact that Trump's base is particularly loyal through many ups and downs.

Do we expect that to hold once again?

Now, that sounds like a lot stacking up against Republicans right now.

The economy has been the key issue for many Americans.

Gas prices are up because of the war in Iran.

Is that what's prompting this low point for the president?

That's NPR's senior political editor and correspondent, Domenico Montanaro.

Domenico, thank you.

And that's Up First for Wednesday, May 6th.

I'm Leila Faldin.

And Congress still hasn't reached a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.

President Trump says he has a plan to pay TSA.

How soon could paychecks go out?

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One front in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is widening in Lebanon.

Last night, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he's expanding his invasion of that country.

NPR's Lauren Frayer has just returned from southern Lebanon and joins us now in Beirut.

Good morning, Lauren.

Good morning, Leila.