President Joe Biden’s approval rating has hit a new low point.

A new Reuters-Ipsos poll shows that Biden’s approval rating sank to 36 percent.

Voters largely disapprove of the president’s handling of the economy, despite White House aides arguing that it’s strong amid record-setting inflation.

The poll was conducted online from May 23 to 24 among 1,005 adults, including 456 Democrats and 358 Republicans, with a 4 percentage point margin of error.

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Biden’s public approval falls to 36%, lowest of his presidency -Reuters/Ipsos

State Farm has announced that it discontinued its program with the GenderCool Project after facing backlash over reports that emerged showing that the company was donating books about transgender issues to school children aged 5 and up.

“State Farm’s support of a philanthropic program, GenderCool, has been the subject of news and customer inquiries,” the insurance company said.

“This program that included books about gender identity was intended to promote inclusivity. Conversations about gender and identity should happen at home with parents. We don’t support required curriculum in schools on this topic. We support organizations providing resources for parents to have these conversations.”

The company continued, saying they “no longer support the program allowing for distribution of books in schools.”

“We will continue to explore how we can support organizations that provide tools and resources that align with our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We recognize and value the diversity of all people, and support a culture of respect and inclusion in the communities in which we live and work, as well as our workplace.”

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Backlash prompts State Farm to end program donating trans books to schools

Police in Pennsylvania thwarted would-be smash-and-grab robbers from shoplifting from a cosmetics store.

The West Whiteland Police Department said officers had staked out an Ulta store in Exton after receiving a tip that a vehicle connected to robberies at other Ulta stores was headed to that location.

“Two males entered the store this morning and attempted to steal nearly $10,000 in fragrance,” the West Whiteland Township Police Department said. “Luckily, we had some information they were coming. The two subjects were arrested in the store and the merchandise was recovered. Good work by the Ulta employees.

“If you were shopping in the store, and witnessed what it looks like when two subjects actively resist arrest, we apologize for the mess,” the department added. “Thanks to our officers, you were never in harm’s way.”

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Watch: Police wrestle 2 suspected shoplifters into custody at Pennsylvania Ulta store

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has won Georgia’s Republican primary election after a failed effort to disqualify her from the race.

“Sending me back to Washington will send a message to the bloodsucking establishment: It is we who will set the policy agenda for the next decade and not them,” Greene said in her victory speech on Tuesday.

“We’re going to start speaking the truth more forcefully and more loudly than ever before.”

Greene has raised more than $9 million for her reelection campaign.

In November, the 47-year-old lawmaker will face Democratic candidate Marcus Flowers on the ballot for Georgia’s 14th District seat.

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US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wins GOP primary in Georgia

Ukrainian intelligence reports have confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin has cancer.

Major General Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine’s Head of Military Intelligence, confirmed the information during an interview with Sky News earlier this month.

“We can confirm that Putin is in very bad psychological and physical condition,” Budanov said. “He is very sick. He has various illnesses at the same time, one of which is cancer.”

Within the past few days, the intelligence official told the Ukrainian news outlet Pravada: “Yes, we fully confirm this information, that Putin has cancer. He has several serious illnesses, one of which is cancer.”

Budanov clarified that Put “still has at least a few years left.”

“It’s not worth hoping that Putin will die tomorrow,” he said. “Whether we like it or not, that’s the truth.”

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Ukraine’s intelligence chief ‘fully confirms’ Vladimir Putin has cancer

At least 14 students and one teacher are dead after a shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.

Gov. Greg Abbott (R) identified the gunman as 18-year-old Salvador Ramos.

“He shot and killed — horrifically, incomprehensibly — 14 students, and killed a teacher,” Abbott said, adding that Ramos “is deceased and is believed that responding officers killed him.”

The ages and names of the victims were not immediately released.

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) tweeted: “Heidi & I are fervently lifting up in prayer the children and families in the horrific shooting in Uvalde. We are in close contact with local officials, but the precise details are still unfolding. Thank you to heroic law enforcement & first responders for acting so swiftly.”

Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX) promptly blamed lawmakers, saying that school shootings are “unfortunately, an American problem that it seems many lawmakers refuse to solve.”

“The problem is that firearm homicides have increased 40 percent for people between the ages of 10 and 24-years-old in America. Those are the stats for 2020. It’s unacceptable and I can’t believe lawmakers refuse to act,” Escobar told CNN.

Several Democrats condemned Congress for its inaction on guns, which Cruz quickly addressed.

“Inevitably, when there’s a murderer of this kind, you see politicians try to politicize it, you see Democrats and a lot of folks in the media whose immediate solution is to try to restrict the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens,” Cruz told reporters. “We know what does prevent crime, which is going after felons and fugitives and those with serious mental illness.”

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14 students, 1 teacher dead in Texas elementary school shooting