President Trump’s approval ratings are rising, driven by a roaring economy that has dulled the effects of a White House swarmed by controversies. 

Republicans remain panicked over their prospects in 2018, with angst growing that the GOP will lose its majority in the House.

Yet even as those fears grow, Trump’s numbers are getting better.

The Associated Press and CNN released new polls this week showing 42 percent of Americans approve of Trump’s job performance, up 7 percentage points each from their surveys last month.