Opinion Today
May 21, 2026
Democrats’ Midterm Strength Masks Fierce Divides and Frustration, Poll Shows Katie Glueck, Ruth Igielnik and Camille Baker, The New York Times [unlocked] The Democratic Party is entering the midterm elections with the political winds at its back but a fiercely dissatisfied and divided voter base that is trying to steer the party in wildly divergent directions, a New York Times/Siena poll found.
Trump approval on the economy remains low AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research About a third of the public approve of Trump’s dealing with the economy, Iran, and foreign policy. Forty-five percent approve of his handling of immigration.
Where Trump stands with Republicans nationally, according to the latest AP-NORC poll Linley Sanders and Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, The Associated Press Republicans are unhappier with President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy than they were a few months ago, but they’re largely continuing to stand behind him as the war with Iran continues, a new AP-NORC poll finds.
Fox News Poll: As economic pain deepens, disapproval of President Trump hits new high Dana Blanton, Fox News Voters are increasingly pessimistic about the economy and President Trump’s handling of key issues, while a majority opposes continued U.S. military involvement in Iran even as most believe the U.S. is winning the war. Affordability continues to dominate the political landscape.
Trump's Handling Of Economy Hits All-Time Low; Voters Prefer Dems To Win Control Of House But Give Them Poor Marks For Current Job Quinnipiac University Poll • One third of voters approve of the way President Trump is handling the economy and 64 percent disapprove. • If the election were held today, 50 percent of voters would want to see the Democratic Party win control of the United States House of Representatives, while 39 percent would want to see the Republican Party win control of the House. • One third of voters approve of the way the United States Supreme Court is handling its job, while 57 percent disapprove. • Thirty-eight percent of adults have a favorable opinion of Pope Leo, while 12 percent have an unfavorable opinion, and 45 percent have not heard enough about him.
Fox News Poll: 30% think recent Trump assassination attempt was staged Dana Blanton, Fox News Three in 10 voters believe the recent assassination attempt against President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner was staged, according to a Fox News national survey.
