Natalie Kittrow

And I'm wondering if there's ever been a time when that kind of disillusionment with politics has been this high.

And the reason I ask is that something I've been thinking about is that when you talk to experts in political violence, which is something we've seen quite a bit of recently,

is the way.

That's heartening.

And maybe that helps explain the result of this latest poll that Trump's numbers have held steady despite him using a bunch of aggressive tactics that a lot of people really hate.

Nate, thanks so much for your time.

We'll be right back.

Here's what else you need to know today.

And I have just concluded an important meeting on many vital issues, including... In a joint press conference on Monday, President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled a proposal to end the war in Gaza.

The plan would require Hamas to release all Israeli hostages, to disarm, to play no role in governing Gaza in the future, and to agree to a less than full Israeli withdrawal from the enclave.

Hamas is unlikely to accept Trump's plan in its current form, since it includes numerous conditions that the militant group has consistently rejected.

Netanyahu said that if Hamas doesn't agree, Israel would finish the job by itself, with or without international support.

And Trump warned that in that case, Israel would have his full backing to eliminate the group.

And Trump met with congressional leaders from both parties at the White House, but made no progress as the government faced a Wednesday deadline to avoid a shutdown.

Vice President J.D.

Vance blamed Democrats, who he said won't do the right thing.

Democrats are demanding a reversal of the Medicaid cuts that Republicans pushed through earlier this year.

And Senator Chuck Schumer, the Senate minority leader, said there were still very large differences over health care.

Today's episode was produced by Ricky Nowetzki, Rochelle Bonja, Claire Tenesketter, and Caitlin O'Keefe.

It was edited by Brendan Klinkenberg and Paige Cowett.