Trump supporters voice criticism as Nepal flood death toll climbs and Grand Canyon flash flood kills one

In interviews conducted across eight of the nation’s most competitive congressional districts, some longtime supporters of President Donald Trump said they are dissatisfied with his handling of issues such as inflation, the conflict with Iran and the White House ballroom project. One retiree in New Jersey told reporters, "I used to be a Trump man, but I think what’s happened right now is terrible for the people of the United States." The comments suggest a shift in enthusiasm among voters who have traditionally backed the president.

Separately, Nepal’s recent monsoon floods have killed 903 people, according to officials, and the number of missing persons has risen to 4,247. Rescue teams continue to search devastated communities, and authorities are collecting DNA samples to identify recovered bodies. An operations director for the U.S.-based Crisis Response International described the situation as overwhelming.

In the United States, flash floods in a remote area of the Grand Canyon have resulted in one confirmed death and more than a dozen people still missing. Park officials are seeking information about hikers and campers who were in the vicinity of Bright Angel Creek and have recovered a 46-year-old man from Crystal Rapids on the Colorado River.

Ukraine’s military is increasingly using drones to compel Russian soldiers to surrender. A Ukrainian drone pilot explained that their units track targets from the air and conduct one-way attacks that force enemy combatants to give up. A government-produced instructional video titled “I Want To Live” advises surrendering individuals to establish eye contact with the drone, lay down their weapons and raise their hands. Former Ukrainian officials say more than 100 Russian soldiers have surrendered to drones during the winter months.