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Presidential Approval

Donald J. Trump
Approve
46%
Disapprove
51%
Net
-5
as of May 12, 2026 · RealClearPolitics polling average

Economic Indicators

Live · Government data
Total public debt
$38.95T
as of May 14, 2026 · U.S. Treasury

National Sentiment

Polling averages
Direction of the Country
Right Direction
27%
Wrong Track
65%
Net
-38
as of May 12, 2026 · RealClearPolitics polling average
Congressional Approval
Approve
19%
Disapprove
72%
Net
-53
as of May 10, 2026 · RealClearPolitics polling average
Supreme Court Approval
Approve
41%
Disapprove
54%
Net
-13

Polling averages compiled from publicly reported surveys (Gallup, Reuters/Ipsos, Quinnipiac, Economist/YouGov, NBC, Rasmussen, etc.) as aggregated by RealClearPolitics. Updated weekly via the admin console.

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Top Stories

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian.

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Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out.

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Congress

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Wife of US soldier released from ICE custody

The wife of a U.S. Army soldier has been released from federal custody after spending a month in an immigration detention center. Deisy Rivera Ortega, married to Sgt. 1st Class Jose Serrano, was…

The Hill·5h ago·center

White House

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Why Were These C.E.O.s in Beijing With Trump?

Some of America’s most powerful C.E.O.s accompanied President Trump to Beijing during his summit with President Xi Jinping of China. Our reporter Ana Swanson explains what they were hoping to gain…

New York Times Politics·12m ago·left center

Supreme Court

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Elections

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State & Local

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Comer says he’s planning on running for governor

Kentucky Rep. James Comer (R) signaled this week that he intends to run for governor in the Bluegrass State next year.  “I plan on running for governor in 2027,” he told local outlet The Daily…

The Hill·4h ago·center

Policy

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CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian.

CNN Politics·just now·left center

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out.

CNN Politics·just now·left center