President Trump’s job approval rating has dipped in recent weeks, pushed down by negative reaction to his handling of the Russia investigations, and he’s seen some slippage among Republicans as well. CONT. CBS News Read more »
Trump voters talk Russia probe, president’s progress
President Trump says the investigation into Russia’s influence in the 2016 election is not interfering with his agenda. Republican strategist and CBS News contributor Frank Luntz spoke with a group of 13 men and seven women who voted for Mr. Trump in November about what they think of the president’s […] Read more »
Seven in 10 Trust US Government to Protect Against Terrorism
Seventy percent of Americans have “a great deal” or “a fair amount” of confidence in the U.S. government to protect its citizens from future acts of terrorism. This reflects a recovery of confidence from the last time the question was asked, immediately after a terrorist shooting in San Bernardino, California, […] Read more »
Most in US think Trump meddled in Russia probe
A clear majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump has tried to interfere with the investigation into Russia’s alleged election meddling and possible Trump campaign collusion, a new poll shows. Just one in five support his decision to oust James Comey from the FBI. CONT. Josh Lederman & Emily Swanson, […] Read more »
Despite Russia inquiry, Texas GOP voters solidly trust Trump
Most voters in the country’s biggest red state are wary of President Donald Trump — but Republican voters remain strongly supportive of him, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. More than half of the voters said Trump does not have the temperament to serve as president, but […] Read more »
Russian Breach of 39 States Threatens Future U.S. Elections
Russia’s cyberattack on the U.S. electoral system before Donald Trump’s election was far more widespread than has been publicly revealed, including incursions into voter databases and software systems in almost twice as many states as previously reported. … Illinois became Patient Zero in the government’s probe, eventually leading investigators to […] Read more »