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2025-08-27 News & Politics
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Breaking Political Updates and Liz Schuler's State of the Unions Address

Examine critical polling data showing historically low approval ratings for Donald Trump across key issues, and digest the AFL-CIO President’s urgent message detailing how systemic attacks threaten working families nationwide.

Short Summary

  • New polling reveals Donald Trump’s job approval rating stands at 37%, with massive disapproval regarding the Epstein file handling.
  • AFL-CIO President Liz Schuler declares the state of organized labor is actively "under attack" due to federal workforce cuts and economic precarity.
  • Significant local election results in Iowa signal a potential shift in highly conservative areas based on workers' rights platforms.
  • Economic indicators, including rising refinance rejection rates and widespread layoffs, point toward deepening financial insecurity for Americans.

This session compiles breaking news metrics from the past 48 hours, including polling data and reports on federal agencies like FEMA. The core focus shifts to Liz Schuler’s State of the Unions address, which contextualizes current economic threats within a larger historical struggle for labor rights and dignity.

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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on breaking news and goes live with AFL-CIO Liz Shuler’s State of Unions speech. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more!

Top Comments (10)

@DevilsAdvocateLG 2025-08-27

I don't know what this country would do without you guys fighting back for all of us! THANK YOU!!!!

487 7 replies
@nmarks 2025-08-27

RELEASE THE TRUMPSTEIN FILES!!

335 1 replies
@teresahughes6368 2025-08-28

I disapprove of Donald Trump 100% across the board.

301 8 replies
@lindsaymathews5127 2025-08-28

Love UNIONS! UNIONS are our best defense against FASCISM!!! More unions, more freedom and democracy.

211 4 replies
@dig4087 2025-08-28

My husband is in a union. Both of my parents were in unions. Unions make everyone's lives better. They fight for their workers!

210 3 replies
@markrincon832 2025-08-28

Voting blue 💙 across the nation it's time to fight for our rights

152 1 replies
@kxmanners5416 2025-08-28

American workers UNITE ! THANK YOU Liz Shuler for your inspirational leadership.

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@GoSteelers2025 2025-08-28

I belonged to a union for my whole adult working life of almost 46 years. thank you for protecting my rights and also now enjoying my pension.

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@NancyJ-w7ko 2025-08-28

I’m a retired teacher and I will always support my union! Thank you Liz Shuler. We need you.

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@Carol-o4u8l 2025-08-28

Oh WOW Ben, This is one Fantastic speaker with strong convictions, well done LIZ 👏👏👏👏👏👏 Stay Proud and Strong.

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