Opinion Today
January 22, 2026
Few Voters Say Trump’s Second Term Has Made the Country Better, Poll Finds Shane Goldmacher, Ruth Igielnik and Camille Baker, New York Times [unlocked] A majority of voters said that Mr. Trump had focused on the wrong priorities and that they disapproved of his handling of top issues, but the president still enjoys strong support from Republicans.
The Voters Who Have Taken a U-Turn on Trump Nate Cohn, New York Times [unlocked] One year later, the second Trump coalition has come apart, a Times/Siena poll finds.
Trump loses ground on immigration; Dems lead 2026 House vote by 8 points G. Elliott Morris, Strength In Numbers The new Strength In Numbers/Verasight poll finds Democrats start 2026 with their biggest lead yet on the 2026 House vote, while the GOP loses ground on immigration, the economy, and public safety
Many Americans support Iranian protesters but few want U.S. military involvement in Iran Alexander Rossell Hayes, YouGov This month, YouGov conducted several new polls about Iran, including a four-question survey on January 12 and a longer poll January 12 - 14. We found that majorities of Americans view Iran as unfriendly or an enemy and have an unfavorable view of the country's government, but many have warmer views of Iran's people and support the country's protesters.
Inflation fears are high for most Americans. But a new poll shows one group is particularly worried Terry Tang and Linley Sanders, Associated Press Anxiety about costs and affordability is particularly high among Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and Native Hawaiians, even at a moment when economic stress is widespread, according to a new poll.
Voters Want New Federal Investment in Housing and Infrastructure, Broadly Support Speeding Up Energy Approvals Data for Progress New Data for Progress polling assesses how voters view the government’s role in shaping the U.S. economy and growing key industries, as well as how they would feel about new developments in their local community.
