Reuters/Ipsos: Trump approval edges up to 32% as Democrats keep a 9 point lead among likely voters

President Trump's approval rating rose to 32%, one point above last week's record low, in a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed Monday, Reuters reported. Democrats led Republicans 47% to 36% on the congressional ballot among registered voters, with 11% unsure, and 53% to 44% among likely voters, according to Reuters. With leaners included, the Democratic edge was 50% to 41%, Reuters said.

The poll found 73% saying the cost of living is heading in the wrong direction, and 37% saying Democrats have the better approach on the economy compared with 33% for Republicans, Reuters reported. Newsmax noted that Republicans held the edge on the economy before the conflict with Iran and reported that 66% disapprove of Trump's job performance. Reuters tied the inflation concerns to higher gasoline prices following U.S. strikes on Iran in February.

Democrats also hold an enthusiasm advantage, with 46% of Democrats calling themselves very enthusiastic about the midterms compared with 30% of Republicans, according to Reuters. The online poll surveyed 1,679 adults, including 1,280 registered voters, with a margin of error of about 3 points for registered voters. Al Jazeera cited the same survey in its six days out overview of the race.