… Trump’s unprecedented decision to hold onto his many businesses while in office has generated plenty of criticism from ethics experts in both major parties and led to a lawsuit by watchdog groups accusing him of violating the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution. Critics say his many hotels, golf courses […] Read more »
Young Adults Increasingly Pessimistic about the Direction of the Country but Energized about Politics
A new GenForward survey released today shows that about 70 percent of African American, Asian American, and Latino/a young adults disapprove of Donald Trump’s first days in office while 55 percent of young whites say the same. More than 6 in 10 report he is doing badly in terms of […] Read more »
Fox News Poll: Voters want congressional investigations into Russia
Majorities of voters think Congress should investigate if Russia interfered with the election and allegations of coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia. That’s according to the latest Fox News Poll, taken amidst a new volley of allegations of ties between Trump and Russia, and wiretapping of Trump Tower. CONT. […] Read more »
USA TODAY poll: Americans support independent investigation on Russia
A majority of Americans believe an outside, independent investigation is needed into the escalating controversy over alleged contacts between Russia and associates of Donald Trump during last year’s presidential campaign, a new USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll finds. CONT. Susan Page, USA Today Read more »
CNN/ORC poll: Most back special prosecutor for Russia investigation
About two-thirds of Americans say a special prosecutor should investigate contacts between Russians and Trump campaign associates, according to a new CNN/ORC poll, and 55% say they are at least somewhat concerned by reports that some connected to the Trump campaign had contact with suspected Russian operatives. CONT. Jennifer Agiesta, […] Read more »
Trump Shows How to Smother a Scandal: With a Bigger Story
The bar for scandal in the Trump administration keeps being raised. Every week brings potentially damaging developments that in other contexts could have generated weekslong controversies. With so many competing stories, however, they are frequently ignored or forgotten. As a result, even negative coverage can sometimes benefit President-elect Donald J. […] Read more »