Opinion Today: Topline
Selected links from the February 10, 2025, edition of Opinion Today
CBS News poll — Trump has positive approval amid "energetic" opening weeks; seen as doing what he promised Anthony Salvanto, Jennifer De Pinto, Fred Backus, Kabir Khanna, CBS News With most describing him as "tough," "energetic," "focused" and "effective" — and as doing what he'd promised during his campaign — President Trump has started his term with net positive marks from Americans overall.
Openly Transgender Troops Backed by Reduced Majority in U.S. Megan Brenan, Gallup
What Americans think about free speech and its consequences Taylor Orth, YouGov
Large Bipartisan Majorities Oppose Deep Cuts to Foreign Aid Katrina Fuller, Program for Public Consultation, University of Maryland
Gen Z’s New Power Play: Why Musk’s Model Feels More Real Than Government John Della Volpe, JDV on Gen Z The Minority Voters Who Love Trump’s Dismantling of DEI Eliza Collins and Elizabeth Findell, Wall Street Journal [unlocked] Venezuelans backed Trump. Now some worry he’ll deport them. Sabrina Rodriguez and Reshma Kirpalani, Washington Post [unlocked] The Populist Cure Is Worse Than the Elite Disease David French, New York Times [unlocked] Under Trump, Laws Are Just Vibes Don Moynihan (U. of Michigan), The Bulwark Trump’s Blueprint for Bending the Media Has Nixon Written All Over It Jim Rutenberg, New York Times [unlocked] GOP laws aimed at very rare noncitizen voting could hit eligible voters Patrick Marley and Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, Washington Post [unlocked] How to Channel Your Anger at Trump into Meaningful Action Dan Pfeiffer, The Message Box Sports Bettors Are a Lot More Confident Than They Should Be Nick Fortuna, Wall Street Journal [unlocked]
There’s more in today’s FULL edition of Opinion Today:
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Laurence Tribe: God Save This Dishonorable Court
Impolitic with John HeilemannTrump 2.0 or Project 2025?
Consider This from NPRSenior data reporter shows stark difference in Trump’s approval ratings from first to second term
CNN