Opinion Today
March 20, 2025
Fox News Poll: Voters have concerns about DOGE, even as they see need for cuts Dana Blanton, Fox News Inflation and the economy remain top issues for voters
Fox News Poll: Trump, Republicans at record high ratings as Democrats falter Victoria Balara, Fox News Nearly two months into his second term, President Donald Trump’s approval rating matches his all-time high. Congressional Republicans also enjoy record ratings, while views of congressional Democrats tumble near an all-time low, according to the latest Fox News Poll.
Congressional Democrats' struggles, government cuts, deportations, and the economy: March 16-18, 2025, Economist/YouGov Poll Taylor Orth & David Montgomery, YouGov This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers views on congressional leadership, government cuts, deportation policy, pro-Palestinian protests, and the effects of inflation and stock market declines.
As Trump and courts clash, voters weigh whether each branch of government has too much power. Ben Kamisar, NBC News Democrats are warier of the power of the presidency and the judiciary amid frustration over Trump's executive orders and the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Most Americans continue to favor raising taxes on corporations, higher-income households Andy Cerda, Pew Research Center With Congress considering legislation that would extend the tax cuts passed during the first Trump administration, a majority of Americans continue to say taxes should be increased, not decreased, for large businesses and corporations. They also say this for household income over $400,000 a year.
Federal workers think Trump won’t improve their agencies. Even his voters. Olivia George, Scott Clement and Emily Guskin, Washington Post [unlocked] A Post-Ipsos poll finds a majority of current federal workers believe most of Trump’s executive orders affecting their agency are illegal.
Most current federal workers believe their agency effectively uses funds Chris Jackson, Mallory Newall and Sarah Feldman, Ipsos New Washington Post/Ipsos polling of federal workers who were federal workers as of January 1, 2025, finds that few federal workers are satisfied with their job in the federal government, even as most are proud of their work and plan to stay. Most federal workers believe their agencies effectively use most funds and believe most positions at their agency are necessary to fulfill their mission. Is a Kinder World a Happier One? Jon Clifton and Julie Ray, Gallup This year’s World Happiness Report not only reveals which country is the happiest in the world but also underscores the power of kindness: New evidence shows acts of generosity and the belief in others’ goodwill are significant predictors of happiness, even more so than earning a higher salary.
