Poll: Voters want Congress to be a check on Trump, trust Democrats more on issues
A new poll shows record support for Democratic congressional candidates ahead of the midterms, as voters feel the party is better attuned to handling their…
NPR reports that a new poll shows record support for Democratic congressional candidates ahead of the midterms, as voters feel the party is better attuned to handling their top issues.
This politics story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Congress, Trump and Democrats.
Why it matters
Developments in politics can affect laws, budgets and public trust, which is why they draw close scrutiny.
Key details
- Location
- United States · Americas
- Reported by
- NPR
- First reported
- Key names
- Congress, Trump, Democrats, Democratic
- Section
- Politics
Sources
This is an independent summary. Read the full, original reporting from the publisher:
Read the full story at NPRSpotted an error? Request a correction · How this summary was produced
Related Stories
Why do the US midterms matter for Trump and Congress?
Republicans and Democrats jockey for control of Congress, which will set course for Trump's final two years in office.
US agents search home of Ilhan Omar, Trump critic and Congress member
US authorities searched the Democratic congresswoman’s home as part of a criminal investigation.
Top 2 Democrats on Intel say they're preparing for Trump to claim foreign meddling
The top Democrats on the House and Senate intelligence committees said they are working under the presumption that the president will seek to…
US food importer sues Trump over 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods
The lawsuit argues Trump bypassed Congress and misused a Depression-era law to impose tariffs on Canadian imports.
What happened to Australian politician Helen Haines?
Australian Lawmaker Helen Haines has lost both legs after a car rammed into her.
NSW passes ‘human compost’ laws with several MPs saying they will utilise practice after they die
The laws, passed on Wednesday, provide a third legal option other than burial and cremation for the treatment of bodies.
Conservative Party suspends ex-candidate filmed in Al Jazeera investigation
An undercover investigation by Al Jazeera, launched in 2021, infiltrated Turning Point UK.
Tunisia jails opposition politician for four years over social media posts
Olfa Hamdi, a US-Tunisian national, was convicted of 'plotting' and 'inciting' military to disobey orders.