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From health care to electricity, Americans are feeling the impact of rising costs.
Who do they blame? Tune in below for @newsnation.bsky.social's breakdown of our latest data👇
Who do they blame? Tune in below for @newsnation.bsky.social's breakdown of our latest data👇
November 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
From health care to electricity, Americans are feeling the impact of rising costs.
Who do they blame? Tune in below for @newsnation.bsky.social's breakdown of our latest data👇
Who do they blame? Tune in below for @newsnation.bsky.social's breakdown of our latest data👇
WATCH: Our latest report shows Americans blame Republicans in Congress more on key pocketbook issues — with Republicans owning rising health care costs by 27 points and costs in general by 26.
November 13, 2025 at 5:04 PM
WATCH: Our latest report shows Americans blame Republicans in Congress more on key pocketbook issues — with Republicans owning rising health care costs by 27 points and costs in general by 26.
Recent findings show Democrats in Congress gaining ground on key issues like health care and the cost of living — continuing a trend of improving trust compared to earlier this fall.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Recent findings show Democrats in Congress gaining ground on key issues like health care and the cost of living — continuing a trend of improving trust compared to earlier this fall.
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Trump says “costs are way down,” but Americans are telling a different story.
63% feel uneasy about their personal finances in the coming months, and a plurality place the blame for rising costs on Trump & Republicans in Congress — 27 points higher than Democrats in Congress.
63% feel uneasy about their personal finances in the coming months, and a plurality place the blame for rising costs on Trump & Republicans in Congress — 27 points higher than Democrats in Congress.
November 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Trump says “costs are way down,” but Americans are telling a different story.
63% feel uneasy about their personal finances in the coming months, and a plurality place the blame for rising costs on Trump & Republicans in Congress — 27 points higher than Democrats in Congress.
63% feel uneasy about their personal finances in the coming months, and a plurality place the blame for rising costs on Trump & Republicans in Congress — 27 points higher than Democrats in Congress.
Over 8 in 10 Americans view SNAP/food stamps favorably, including 68% of Republicans.
And when it comes to funding lapsing, most say Trump and Republicans in Congress are to blame (51%), including a majority of independents.
And when it comes to funding lapsing, most say Trump and Republicans in Congress are to blame (51%), including a majority of independents.
November 7, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Over 8 in 10 Americans view SNAP/food stamps favorably, including 68% of Republicans.
And when it comes to funding lapsing, most say Trump and Republicans in Congress are to blame (51%), including a majority of independents.
And when it comes to funding lapsing, most say Trump and Republicans in Congress are to blame (51%), including a majority of independents.
What are Americans hearing about Donald Trump?
Three in four say they’ve heard negative news about him — with SNAP and food stamp cuts dominating the conversation as the shutdown drags on.
Three in four say they’ve heard negative news about him — with SNAP and food stamp cuts dominating the conversation as the shutdown drags on.
November 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
What are Americans hearing about Donald Trump?
Three in four say they’ve heard negative news about him — with SNAP and food stamp cuts dominating the conversation as the shutdown drags on.
Three in four say they’ve heard negative news about him — with SNAP and food stamp cuts dominating the conversation as the shutdown drags on.
As the government shutdown enters its 5th week, 65% of Americans say that it will have a negative impact on them personally — a 23-point jump in the last three weeks.
Here’s what people say will be hit hardest in their own lives👇
Here’s what people say will be hit hardest in their own lives👇
November 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
As the government shutdown enters its 5th week, 65% of Americans say that it will have a negative impact on them personally — a 23-point jump in the last three weeks.
Here’s what people say will be hit hardest in their own lives👇
Here’s what people say will be hit hardest in their own lives👇
Our latest focus groups with Americans who see the political system as broken found many feel despair — believing no one is coming to save them.
They blame corporate greed, special interests, and social media, and say stress over the economy & health care fuels their pessimism.
They blame corporate greed, special interests, and social media, and say stress over the economy & health care fuels their pessimism.
November 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Our latest focus groups with Americans who see the political system as broken found many feel despair — believing no one is coming to save them.
They blame corporate greed, special interests, and social media, and say stress over the economy & health care fuels their pessimism.
They blame corporate greed, special interests, and social media, and say stress over the economy & health care fuels their pessimism.
As Americans suffer from rising costs, most say the White House has its priorities wrong during the shutdown.
A majority say they oppose spending on Secretary Noem’s private jets, a new White House ballroom, tax cuts for billionaires, and an Argentina bailout.
A majority say they oppose spending on Secretary Noem’s private jets, a new White House ballroom, tax cuts for billionaires, and an Argentina bailout.
October 30, 2025 at 3:35 PM
As Americans suffer from rising costs, most say the White House has its priorities wrong during the shutdown.
A majority say they oppose spending on Secretary Noem’s private jets, a new White House ballroom, tax cuts for billionaires, and an Argentina bailout.
A majority say they oppose spending on Secretary Noem’s private jets, a new White House ballroom, tax cuts for billionaires, and an Argentina bailout.
In Navigator's latest focus groups with Americans in battleground districts who say “the system is broken,” we dug into what’s driving their frustration — and what they think it’ll take to fix it.
Read more below from @washingtonpost.com & stay tuned for our full report next week👀
Read more below from @washingtonpost.com & stay tuned for our full report next week👀
October 28, 2025 at 2:06 PM
In Navigator's latest focus groups with Americans in battleground districts who say “the system is broken,” we dug into what’s driving their frustration — and what they think it’ll take to fix it.
Read more below from @washingtonpost.com & stay tuned for our full report next week👀
Read more below from @washingtonpost.com & stay tuned for our full report next week👀
As the shutdown continues, Trump’s economic approval remains underwater: 56% of Americans disapprove of his handling of the economy — including 65% of independents and 36% of non-MAGA Republicans.
October 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
As the shutdown continues, Trump’s economic approval remains underwater: 56% of Americans disapprove of his handling of the economy — including 65% of independents and 36% of non-MAGA Republicans.
A majority of Americans agree Republicans in Congress have the power to end the shutdown and get the government running again — this rises 10 points when the message highlights a compromise on health care to keep costs from rising for millions.
October 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
A majority of Americans agree Republicans in Congress have the power to end the shutdown and get the government running again — this rises 10 points when the message highlights a compromise on health care to keep costs from rising for millions.
For many Americans, views on how Democrats in Congress handle the shutdown will come down to health care.
Views of Democrats would be net +37 favorable if they reach a deal to restore health care — and net -32 if they fail.
Views of Democrats would be net +37 favorable if they reach a deal to restore health care — and net -32 if they fail.
October 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
For many Americans, views on how Democrats in Congress handle the shutdown will come down to health care.
Views of Democrats would be net +37 favorable if they reach a deal to restore health care — and net -32 if they fail.
Views of Democrats would be net +37 favorable if they reach a deal to restore health care — and net -32 if they fail.
By a 10-point margin, Americans still blame Trump and Republicans in Congress over Democrats for the shutdown.
It’s clear who’s winning this fight.
It’s clear who’s winning this fight.
October 15, 2025 at 4:20 PM
By a 10-point margin, Americans still blame Trump and Republicans in Congress over Democrats for the shutdown.
It’s clear who’s winning this fight.
It’s clear who’s winning this fight.
As the shutdown dominates headlines, Americans say they trust Democrats in Congress to protect health care — not the congressional Republicans pushing cuts.
October 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
As the shutdown dominates headlines, Americans say they trust Democrats in Congress to protect health care — not the congressional Republicans pushing cuts.
From deep pessimism about the cost of health care to growing concern over dyes and chemicals in food, MAHA-curious Americans are questioning what’s healthy.
We explored where they turn for information and how they see the “Make America Healthy Again” movement.
We explored where they turn for information and how they see the “Make America Healthy Again” movement.
October 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
From deep pessimism about the cost of health care to growing concern over dyes and chemicals in food, MAHA-curious Americans are questioning what’s healthy.
We explored where they turn for information and how they see the “Make America Healthy Again” movement.
We explored where they turn for information and how they see the “Make America Healthy Again” movement.
ICYMI: When it comes to the government shutdown, Americans are clear on who’s to blame — and it’s not congressional Democrats:
🔴45% Trump and Republicans in Congress
🔵32% Democrats in Congress
🔴45% Trump and Republicans in Congress
🔵32% Democrats in Congress
October 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
ICYMI: When it comes to the government shutdown, Americans are clear on who’s to blame — and it’s not congressional Democrats:
🔴45% Trump and Republicans in Congress
🔵32% Democrats in Congress
🔴45% Trump and Republicans in Congress
🔵32% Democrats in Congress
A week into the shutdown, Democrats in Congress remain firm on protecting health care, while Republicans haven’t signaled interest in reaching a bipartisan agreement.
In the court of public opinion, a plurality of Americans say Trump and congressional Republicans are to blame.
In the court of public opinion, a plurality of Americans say Trump and congressional Republicans are to blame.
October 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
A week into the shutdown, Democrats in Congress remain firm on protecting health care, while Republicans haven’t signaled interest in reaching a bipartisan agreement.
In the court of public opinion, a plurality of Americans say Trump and congressional Republicans are to blame.
In the court of public opinion, a plurality of Americans say Trump and congressional Republicans are to blame.
In celebration of The Life of a Showgirl dropping today, we’re back with more favorability polling!🎤
A majority of Americans view Taylor Swift favorably, while just 34% are unfavorable.
Trump? Let’s just say the numbers don’t look nearly as good👇
A majority of Americans view Taylor Swift favorably, while just 34% are unfavorable.
Trump? Let’s just say the numbers don’t look nearly as good👇
October 3, 2025 at 12:46 PM
In celebration of The Life of a Showgirl dropping today, we’re back with more favorability polling!🎤
A majority of Americans view Taylor Swift favorably, while just 34% are unfavorable.
Trump? Let’s just say the numbers don’t look nearly as good👇
A majority of Americans view Taylor Swift favorably, while just 34% are unfavorable.
Trump? Let’s just say the numbers don’t look nearly as good👇
“It’s not just about keeping the lights on — it’s about what kind of government we’re going to have.”
@elizaorlins.bsky.social s unpacks our latest data: What’s top of mind for Americans, and who they blame for the shutdown?👇
@elizaorlins.bsky.social s unpacks our latest data: What’s top of mind for Americans, and who they blame for the shutdown?👇
October 2, 2025 at 3:51 PM
“It’s not just about keeping the lights on — it’s about what kind of government we’re going to have.”
@elizaorlins.bsky.social s unpacks our latest data: What’s top of mind for Americans, and who they blame for the shutdown?👇
@elizaorlins.bsky.social s unpacks our latest data: What’s top of mind for Americans, and who they blame for the shutdown?👇
Our most recent polling on the government shutdown shows a plurality of Americans — nationally and in battleground districts — blame Trump and Republicans in Congress.
October 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Our most recent polling on the government shutdown shows a plurality of Americans — nationally and in battleground districts — blame Trump and Republicans in Congress.
🚨If Congress doesn’t reach a funding deal by midnight, the government will shut down.
Here’s how people in battleground districts see it👇
Here’s how people in battleground districts see it👇
September 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🚨If Congress doesn’t reach a funding deal by midnight, the government will shut down.
Here’s how people in battleground districts see it👇
Here’s how people in battleground districts see it👇
The "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) movement has gained national attention, but our polling shows many of its core policies — like ending vaccine mandates — are unpopular.
Learn more👇
Learn more👇
September 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) movement has gained national attention, but our polling shows many of its core policies — like ending vaccine mandates — are unpopular.
Learn more👇
Learn more👇
What do Americans think about Trump sending the National Guard into DC?
Half oppose it — including:
🔵 83% of Democrats
⚪️ 53% of Independents
🔴 15% of Republicans (29% of non-MAGA)
Half oppose it — including:
🔵 83% of Democrats
⚪️ 53% of Independents
🔴 15% of Republicans (29% of non-MAGA)
September 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
What do Americans think about Trump sending the National Guard into DC?
Half oppose it — including:
🔵 83% of Democrats
⚪️ 53% of Independents
🔴 15% of Republicans (29% of non-MAGA)
Half oppose it — including:
🔵 83% of Democrats
⚪️ 53% of Independents
🔴 15% of Republicans (29% of non-MAGA)
Our latest polling shows more than half of Americans disapprove of Trump’s job performance.
Navigator's Senior Director Erica Seifert breaks down what this could mean heading into the 2026 midterms👇
Navigator's Senior Director Erica Seifert breaks down what this could mean heading into the 2026 midterms👇
September 23, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Our latest polling shows more than half of Americans disapprove of Trump’s job performance.
Navigator's Senior Director Erica Seifert breaks down what this could mean heading into the 2026 midterms👇
Navigator's Senior Director Erica Seifert breaks down what this could mean heading into the 2026 midterms👇