Donald Trump's approval rating has risen slightly from a record low of 33% to 35%, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. This modest increase comes as the Republican Party continues to face challenges in public opinion. In the poll, 44% of respondents said they would vote for Democrats over Republicans in a hypothetical congressional election, giving the Democratic Party a seven-point lead. The survey was conducted shortly after Republicans held their first national midterm convention in Dallas. Trump used the event to highlight his presidency as central to the election campaign and urged supporters to maintain GOP control of Congress. One of his most notable proposals was a promise that all American adults would receive $5,000 dividend payments if Republicans retained control of both chambers of Congress. However, 63% of respondents opposed the plan, including 40% of Republicans and 90% of Democrats. The cost of such a policy is estimated to be around $1.2 trillion, with additional financial burdens from interest. Some Republicans have expressed concerns that the proposal could lead to higher inflation and worsen the nation’s financial situation. Economic concerns are increasingly affecting the Republican Party’s standing. The poll found that 38% of respondents trust Democrats more to handle the economy, just one point ahead of Republicans, who had 37% support. This is a notable shift, as economic issues have traditionally favored the GOP. Trump’s popularity has also suffered due to the ongoing conflict with Iran, which began in February and has disrupted oil shipments from the Middle East. Rising fuel prices have added financial pressure on American households, and Trump’s construction projects in Washington, such as a new White House ballroom, have drawn little public enthusiasm. Two-thirds of respondents considered these projects a low priority, and 91% of Democrats opposed them. The poll, which surveyed 1,143 adults across the U.S., has a margin of error of three percentage points. This means the apparent two-point rise in Trump’s approval rating should be interpreted with some caution. If Republicans lose either the House or the Senate, it could make it more difficult for Trump to advance his policy agenda during the final two years of his presidency.