CNN 5 Things Trump’s Approval Dips, Tourists Trapped in Mexico, School Shooter's Mom Testifies and more
Feb 24, 2026
A rundown of shifting political fortunes as a presidential approval rating slips ahead of a major address. Reports on tourists stranded amid cartel violence after a leader's death. Courtroom testimony from a mother tied to a school shooting case. Cities digging out from up to three feet of historic snow. A quirky viral craze as a stuffed monkey toy flies off shelves worldwide.
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Trump Enters State Of The Union With Weak Approval
- President Trump faces multiple headwinds going into the State of the Union despite focusing on economic strength.
- Polling shows his approval at 36%, down from 48% a year ago, shifting the speech's stakes toward affordability messaging.
Tourists Sheltering After Cartel Violence In Puerto Vallarta
- American tourists are sheltering in place in Mexican resort towns after violence erupted following the killing of cartel leader El Mencho.
- The State Department has received hundreds of crisis calls and Puerto Vallarta visitors reported car bombings and people sheltering indoors.
Mother Testifies About Warnings Before School Massacre
- Marcy Gray testified about her son's escalating behavior, addiction struggles, and a missed opportunity to secure his gun before a school shooting.
- She says she asked Colin Gray to secure the weapon a week before the Appalachee High School massacre but was told it would cause a storm.