As tensions boil over in the Middle East, a new poll finds most Americans doubt President Donald Trump’s ability to steer the nation through a global crisis.

The YouGov/Economist survey, conducted June 13 to 16, asked respondents “are you confident in Donald Trump’s ability to deal wisely with an international crisis, or are you uneasy ...Read more

WASHINGTON — House GOP leaders had a brief scare last week when they had to go back and fix several pages in their mammoth budget reconciliation bill that passed before Memorial Day.

That “privilege scrub” process, necessary to preserve a reconciliation bill’s filibuster-proof status in the Senate — is often confused with the “Byrd ...Read more

WASHINGTON — Congress is on the verge of passing legislation that would require millions of Medicaid beneficiaries across the nation to prove they are working to receive benefits, posing a massive challenge for states that would be required to act quickly with limited resources.

The requirements, a prominent feature of Republicans’ budget ...Read more

The “No Kings Day” protests turned into a celebration of freedom and democracy, while President Donald Trump’s military-style dictator day parade was a costly flop with empty seats and a president who looked bored by the lack of goose-stepping and adulation.

Meanwhile, more than five million marched in events held in cities and towns ...Read more

As a lifelong marketer and Consumer Behavior professor, it’s interesting to observe how people’s opinions change as details of an issue become more apparent. Behavioral change – once information and knowledge increase – is common among people who are open-minded, educated, and critical thinkers.

For example, a YouGov/Economist poll ...Read more

During his 10 years as a dominant political force, President Donald Trump has thrived on chaos and with his harsh and cruel vitriolic language and actions against anyone he dislikes or scorns, he encourages division, the opposite of what leaders should do.

This nasty atmosphere encourages hatred and extremism and it has contributed to a culture...Read more

The city of Miami has moved one step closer to postponing the upcoming November election without voter input.

On Tuesday night, the Miami City Commission voted 3-2 in favor of switching the city from odd- to even-year elections, pushing forward a proposal that entails moving the November election to 2026 and giving the city’s current elected ...Read more

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina state Rep. Julie von Haefen apologized Tuesday evening on the floor of the state House of Representatives after her controversial social media post following Saturday’s No Kings protest.

The Face book post by the Apex Democrat contained a video with an image of a protester holding a sign with a guillotine ...Read more

WASHINGTON — Two family-owned toy companies are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to consider striking down many of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, putting a high-stakes fight with worldwide economic implications before the justices for the first time.

The request filed Tuesday seeks to put the case on an expedited track with the ...Read more

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump met with his national security team in Washington on Tuesday to discuss the escalating Middle East conflict, according to people familiar with the matter, fueling fresh speculation that the U.S. is on the verge of joining Israel’s attack on Iran.

The meeting lasted more than an hour, and White House ...Read more

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump met with his national security team in Washington for more than an hour on Tuesday to discuss the escalating Middle East conflict, according to people familiar with the matter, fueling fresh speculation that the United States is on the verge of joining Israel’s attack on Iran.

Trump spoke with Israeli ...Read more

WASHINGTON — In the wake of the political violence in Minnesota over the weekend, congressional lawmakers are coalescing around two messages: Elected officials need to turn down the rhetoric, and they need more money to tighten security.

The first has been a refrain for much of the Trump era, as Capitol Police have recorded a steep jump in ...Read more

WASHINGTON — The Senate released the Medicaid portion of President Donald Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill” this week, proposing steep cuts to the health care program amid pushback from moderate members.

“I’m shocked,” Sen. Josh Hawley, a Missouri Republican, told reporters on Tuesday. “It needs work.”

“It pares down the ...Read more

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump met with his national security team in Washington on Tuesday to discuss the escalating Middle East conflict, according to people familiar with the matter, fueling fresh speculation that the U.S. is on the verge of joining Israel’s attack on Iran.

The meeting lasted over an hour and the White House ...Read more

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was meeting with his national security team in Washington on Tuesday to discuss the escalating Middle East conflict, according to people familiar with the matter, fueling fresh speculation that the U.S. is on the verge of joining Israel’s attack on Iran.

Before gathering his advisers in the White House ...Read more

President Trump has flip-flopped again on mass deportation by ordering the resumption of raids targeting work sites in the agriculture and hospitality industries, just days after officials halted them under pressure from big business.

Trump’s Department of Homeland Security reversed the brief pause in raids on farms, meatpacking plants and ...Read more

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has talked and maneuvered himself into a policy stance on the Israel-Iran conflict with no clear strategic objectives and a slew of contradictory words and actions.

After some hesitation, his backing of Israel has made some loud opinion-makers in his MAGA movement anxious, and some followers are worried he�...Read more

On the subject of abortion, men and women have never been more divided, according to new polling.

A recent Gallup survey revealed record gender gaps among Americans when it came to opinions about the politics, legality and morals of abortion, an issue that has long sparked significant disagreement.

The poll — which sampled 1,003 U.S. adults ...Read more

Americans are divided over the “No Kings” protests, which were held across the country on Saturday, according to new polling.

The demonstrations — which coincided with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday and the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary parade in Washington, D.C. — were a response to what organizers called the president’s ...Read more

WASHINGTON — Israel and the United States are ratcheting up pressure on Iran, sparking fresh speculation that Washington could be preparing to join in the attack launched by its closest Middle East ally.

President Donald Trump said he wants a permanent end to Iran’s path to a nuclear weapon, after an early departure from the Group of Seven ...Read more