President Trump claims victory on affordability as public anxieties persist | In South Texas, the GOP immigration hard line is now political kryptonite | Concerns over autocracy in the U.S. continue to grow | The Worst President Ever | The districts that will decide House control | The Mythical Non-Voter Bloc … & more: opiniontoday.substack.com/p/260216-topline

Trump’s approval rating hits new low as immigration backlash grows | Polls suggest voters back Democrats’ shutdown demands | Trump’s push for Greenland reveals a political weak spot | Americans rate presidents and first ladies | American exceptionalism and the future of U.S. foreign policy … & more: opiniontoday.substack.com/p/260215

6 in 10 think Trump has gone too far when it comes to deploying federal immigration agents | How Americans view key members of the Trump administration | Do Americans Favor Attacking Iran? | Describing the Democratic and Republican parties | The Outlook for Electoral Accountability in 2026 | The Ways Americans Seek Medical Advice … & much more: opiniontoday.substack.com/p/260213-topline

Trump’s ratings on immigration tumble | Americans support ICE overhaul amid federal funding fight | Most Americans show real concern about the threat of nuclear war | Top NATO allies don’t think US helps deter enemies anymore | Americans’ Complicated Relationship With News | Why the GOP’s voter ID push could backfire … & much more: opiniontoday.substack.com/p/260212-topline

Electorate leaning toward Democrats in midterms | Net approval of Trump’s handling of economy and immigration at second-term lows | Half of Americans believe Trump is trying to cover up Epstein’s crimes | Support for increased spending on major budget areas | Declining Perceptions of Safety of Vaccines | GOP Cash Edge Threatens to Swamp Democrats … & much more: opiniontoday.substack.com/p/260211

American Optimism Slumps | Trump support ‘absolutely collapsing’ with key voting group | Everyone Lies About Voting, Even the Religious | Support for Blocking ICE at Poll Sites | Glaring warning signs for Republicans in the midterms | The 10 best Super Bowl ads of 2026 … & more: opiniontoday.substack.com/p/260210-topline