Government and International Affairs

Trump’s approval rating remains low during government shutdown

Approval of how Trump is handling the federal government has dropped sharply since March.

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Most say their financial situation is holding steady, but it’s tenuous

Most say their family’s financial situation is holding steady rather than falling behind or getting ahead. But, about half of Americans say the cost of groceries is a major source of stress. Few are confident they could find a good job, pay an unexpected medical expense, have enough savings for retirement, or buy a new home if they wanted to.

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Increased approval of Trump’s handling of the Israel-Palestine conflict

Forty-seven percent approve of how Trump is handling the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, up from 37% in September. The public’s opinion of Trump’s overall job performance holds steady.

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Most see the federal shutdown as a problem and think there is plenty of blame to go around

Although the shutdown debate is focused on health care subsidies, 42% of Americans do not have an opinion about extending tax credits to those who purchase health care through the Affordable Care Act marketplace. However more favor extending the health care subsidies than oppose them.