Opinion Today
January 19, 2026
CBS News poll finds more Americans say ICE being too tough; Republicans feel protesters have gone too far Anthony Salvanto, Jennifer De Pinto, Fred Backus and Kabir Khanna, CBS News More Americans now describe ICE's operations as too tough when stopping and detaining people, and there's a growing view that President Trump's deportation program is targeting more people than just dangerous criminals. Meanwhile, Republicans overwhelmingly feel the protesters have gone too far.
CNN poll: Democrats are deeply motivated for the midterms despite having dismal views of party leaders Jennifer Agiesta and Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN The Democratic Party has a deeply motivated base and a clear advantage on the generic congressional ballot ahead of this fall’s midterms despite dismal impressions of its current leaders in Congress, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. Democratic registered voters are far more motivated right now than Republicans. While the party has a 5-point edge on the generic ballot, among those who say they’re deeply motivated to vote, that advantage expands to a massive 16 points.
1 year in, Americans call for more inflation focus from Trump, CBS News poll finds Anthony Salvanto, Jennifer De Pinto, Fred Backus and Kabir Khanna, CBS News One year in, most Republicans feel President Trump has done more than expected — but Americans overall (including many of his supporters) say there still hasn't been enough focus on lowering prices. That sentiment has been a regular theme throughout his second term. It matters to Americans because a large majority continues to say their incomes aren't keeping pace with inflation.
Voters Narrowly Support Maduro’s Removal But Don’t Want the U.S. to ‘Run’ Venezuela Vera Bergengruen, Wall Street Journal [unlocked] Americans are split on President Trump’s military operation that ousted Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro, Wall Street Journal polling shows, as voters have grown more negative on Trump’s overall handling of foreign policy. The Nation's Pulse: Americans' Top Priorities And The Direction Of The Country tippinsights Despite sharp partisan differences in emphasis, voters across the political spectrum share a clear sense of urgency on economic strain and governance. These concerns are likely to shape the political landscape heading into the 2026 midterm elections.
