Summary
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows that 76% of Americans think democracy is at risk, with concerns about politically motivated violence also high. President Trump, in his second term, has a 43% approval rating, while both Democrats and Republicans face challenges in Congress with upcoming legislative efforts. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has been shut down and merged with the State Department under the Trump administration.
Key Facts
- 76% of Americans feel that democracy is seriously threatened.
- 89% of Democrats, 80% of Independents, and 57% of Republicans share this concern.
- 73% of people see politically motivated violence as a significant problem.
- President Trump has an overall job approval rating of 43%.
- Only 44% of Democrats approve of their party's performance in Congress, while 73% of Republicans approve of theirs.
- The Senate is working to pass a major tax and spending bill, which includes extending tax cuts and new spending for defense and immigration.
- The USAID has officially shut down and its operations merged with the State Department.
- A study in The Lancet indicates USAID has saved over 90 million lives in the last 20 years.