Trump Transition Ratings Better the Second Time Around Jeffrey M. Jones, Gallup More Republicans approve than did during first transition; overall ratings still well below other presidents
Most adults feel the need to limit political news consumption due to fatigue and information overload AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research
43% of Americans Say They Are Overweight; 55% Want to Slim Down Megan Brenan, Gallup Support for Ukraine ‘until it wins’ falls sharply in western Europe, poll finds Jon Henley and Luke Harding, Guardian Trump’s Re-election Defines a New Era of American Politics Nate Cohn, New York Times [unlocked] After backing Trump, low-income voters hope he doesn’t slash their benefits Tim Craig, Washington Post [unlocked] Oops! Consumers finally realize that Trump could worsen inflation Catherine Rampell, Washington Post [unlocked] These MAGA farmers could be ruined if Trump follows through with mass deportations Camille von Kaenel, Politico Leaders of 'Uncommitted' and 'Abandon Harris' movements reflect on Trump's victory and early moves Jillian Frankel, NBC News Mapping Trump's connections to tech's right-wing brotherhood David Ingram, NBC News How the Freedom Caucus Rose to Power in Wyoming David W. Chen, New York Times [unlocked] Why did Bidenomics fail to deliver at the polls? Eduardo Porter, Washington Post [unlocked] What Does It Mean When Your Party Brand Collapses? John Halpin, The Liberal Patriot Will the U.S. Ever Be Ready for a Female President? Lisa Lerer and Jess Bidgood, New York Times [unlocked] Cutting the Deficit Is Easy—It’s Just Unpopular Greg Ip, Wall Street Journal [unlocked] This company rates news sites’ credibility. The right wants it stopped. Will Oremus and Naomi Nix, Washington Post [unlocked] Trumpian Revenge, Campus Revolts and the Collapse of a Presidency: 24 Stories That Explain a Chaotic Year Politico Magazine William Labov, Who Studied How Society Shapes Language, Dies at 97 Clay Risen, New York Times [unlocked]
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Dylan Byers: The Year In Media (Falling Stars, Tolling Bells, & Self-Abasing Billionaires)
Impolitic with John Heilemann