For Republicans, Tariffs Pose a Risk Like No Other
Trump’s political strength is built on the economy. If it sinks, he could drag his party down with him.
Polls and Public Opinion
Trump’s Third Term Talk Defies Constitution and Tests Democracy
The 22nd Amendment is clear: President Trump has to give up his office after his second term. But his refusal to accept that underscores how far he is willing to consider going to consolidate power.
More Americans Cannot Afford Medical Care: Gallup Poll
A new survey found that 11 percent of Americans said they could not pay for medication and medical treatments.
Democrats May Be Down, but Their Appetite for Voting Hasn’t Dimmed
They have had strong turnout in special elections and in the early voting for today’s elections.
On Trump, Democrats and a New Era of Politics: A Look at the Year Ahead
Special elections are already pointing to a familiar pattern.
In a Shift, More Republicans Want Government Investment in Children
The evolution reflects a growing bipartisan agreement that American families are struggling and something has to change.
Russian Public Is Ready to End War but Skeptical of Concessions, Analysis Finds
There is little appetite in Ukraine and Russia for major concessions, according to a U.S. firm’s analysis of online posts. But a minority of Russians want to keep fighting until Ukraine’s president is overthrown.
Bernie Sanders Has an Idea for the Left: Don’t Run as Democrats
The Vermont senator, who has long had a tense relationship with the Democratic Party, suggested in an interview that more progressives should join him in running as independents.
Trump’s Battles With Colleges Could Change American Culture for a Generation
Many in higher education worry Trump’s efforts to bend academia to his will could end American leadership in research and science. Universities are not finding many allies to defend them.
Introducing a New Project to Track Polls
The Times will aggregate public opinion surveys and produce new polling averages, starting with polls that ask about President Trump’s job performance. And we will make the data available to everyone.