What we learned about the state of the Trump coalition in conversations with 50 voters this year

A set of focus groups featuring 2024 Trump voters showed them largely sticking with the president, but they also showed discontent around the economy and immigration.

Donald Trump’s approval rating ticks up as 2026 begins. Here’s what the polls show

As 2026 begins, President Donald Trump's approval ratings have inched upward - with a slight increase in favorable ratings amongst American voters in most recent political polls.

11 Voters on Trump’s First Year

Matthew Dugie, a union construction worker, agonized over his vote before casting his ballot for Kamala Harris. He regretted it almost immediately. “I wasted a vote,” he said. He is a rare voter — a 2020 Trump supporter who voted for Ms. Harris in 2024.

Where Trump voters disagree with the president and the status of Ukraine peace talks: Morning Rundown

Donald Trump's voters are increasingly disagreeing with him on the economy and immigration. Ukraine peace talks continue. And the battle for NFL playoff spots.

Senate to vote next week to block Trump’s military action against Venezuela

The Senate will vote next week on a bipartisan war powers resolution to block President Trump from continuing military action against Venezuela — a vote that takes on heightened importance after

Trump vetoes the first 2 bills of this term

President Trump used his veto power this week for the first time since returning to the White House, rejecting a pair of bills linked to a Colorado water pipeline and a tribal village in the Everglades.
USA Today

I voted for Trump. If the election were held today, I'd vote for him again. | Your Turn

In this Forum installment, we wanted you to focus on elections – not the New York City mayoral race and other contests that have recently dominated headlines – but the one that made history in 2024, pitting then-Vice President Kamala Harris against ...

Kennedy Center changed board rules months before vote to add Trump’s name

The cultural center said only trustees appointed by the president could vote, barring other members, including Democrats who hold seats, from decisions.

Trump issues 1st vetoes of 2nd term, including bipartisan Colorado water act, drawing accusations of 'partisan games'

President Donald Trump issued vetoes for the first bills of his second term, including a bipartisan bill intended to provide funding for a water infrastructure project in Colorado, a measure that passed the House and Senate unanimously. The Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act was set to provide clean water to rural parts of Colorado.

Trump-backed candidate declared winner of Honduras' presidential vote

President Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura has won Honduras' presidential election, the country's electoral authorities said, ending a weeks-long count.
Feedback