Newsweek is reporting that President Donald Trump suggested Thursday he may temporarily withdraw Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general. It said this potential setback for one of his highest-profile nominees comes as Republican Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis continue to withhold support. With midterms less than 100 days away, Newsweek's analysis identifies 100 counties that sit at the center of the battle for Congress. In health news, Newsweek found a new global analysis indicating depression could cost the U.S. more than $4 trillion over the next quarter century. It also reported that a federal judge upheld a Trump administration rule requiring "medically frail" Medicaid patients to prove they cannot work to keep their coverage. Newsweek noted that "missing" posters of Sen. Mitch McConnell are appearing around Washington, D.C., amid his prolonged absence from Congress. Regarding international affairs, Newsweek is reporting that support among American voters for U.S. military action in Iran has slumped to its lowest level since the start of the war. It said this survey comes as President Trump announced further strikes on the Islamic Republic. Additionally, Newsweek reported that hundreds of migrants breached the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after swimming across the border, according to authorities. Newsweek is also covering DoorDash's move into drone delivery, suggesting it could change more than how food reaches customers.
