With the release of his first budget proposal Thursday, President Trump is aiming to make good on his promise to dramatically change how federal dollars are divided among the government’s departments and agencies. … These enduring priorities have become critical elements of both parties’ brands in the public’s mind, a […] Read more »
Mentions of Economy as Top US Problem Lowest Since 2007
Americans are now less likely than at any point since 2007 to name the economy in general (8%) as the most important problem facing the nation. … Almost one in five Americans (18%) name dissatisfaction with government or poor leadership as the nation’s greatest problem. CONT. Justin McCarthy, Gallup Read more »
How Our Strategy Against Terrorism Gave Us Trump
When the going gets tough for President Trump, as it has virtually from the moment he took office, he has a ready and remarkably restorative message to convey: You are in danger, and I will do what it takes to protect you. … Historians will long ponder the factors behind […] Read more »
1 in 3 Americans Say US Spends Too Little on Defense
In contrast to President Donald Trump’s call for a massive increase in U.S. military spending, most Americans believe the country currently spends either the right amount (28%) or too much (31%) on national defense. Thirty-seven percent believe it spends too little. CONT. Art Swift, Gallup Read more »
Americans’ Challenges with Health Care Costs
As lawmakers debate the future of the country’s health care system and outline plans to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, much of the current debate surrounds how to change or eliminate the health insurance marketplaces developed under the ACA where individuals eligible for financial assistance could compare plans […] Read more »
Trump’s unpopular budget
For better or worse, President Trump has displayed little interest in adopting polices that enjoy public support. Republican members of Congress ought to be uncomfortable with this approach. … Last year, the University of Maryland’s Program for Public Consultation provided a representative panel of more than 7,000 registered voters with […] Read more »