The president announced a $12 billion aid package for farmers who have suffered under his own controversial policies.

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The Supreme Court will consider whether removal protections for members of the Federal Trade Commission violate the separation of powers.

President Donald Trump is touting the economy and defending boat strikes amid scrutiny. He will head to Pennsylvania to make remarks on cost of living concerns as the administration faces pressure on affordability.

In Texas, Democratic candidates Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico have launched their Senate campaigns with contrasting strategies.

The president has also lost support among men, particularly white, college-educated men. Among them, his approval rating has dropped to 40 percent, down from 47 percent in June, according polling from Fox News. Exit polls suggest Mr. Trump won 50 percent of college-educated white men in November last year.

The Trump administration announced $12 billion in one-time payments to farmers in the wake of this year's tariff hikes on Monday, primarily targeting farmers who grow crops such as soybeans and corn.