35 h. ago Trump latest: President marks one year of second presidency with weak economy and poor poll numbers

Half of Americans now believe President Donald Trump has harmed the economy since returning to power, compared to just 35 percent who see an improvement, according to new survey of voters

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65 h. ago Disaffection caused by economic insecurity poses threat to political status quo

Leaders should focus on tackling economic insecurity to avoid falling victim to forces fuelling the rise of populism

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65 h. ago Poll: Economic insecurity driving political disaffection in Scotland

Nearly half of Scots feel economically insecure

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2 w. ago Democrats can win back the White House in 2028. Here’s how | Colin Seeberger

Democrats should go on the offense against Republicans, but they should also lay out a vision for renewing the promise of a middle-class life By January 2029, Donald Trump will be capping off a nearly 14-year stretch at the helm of American politics. While he will no longer serve as president of the United States, his shadow over the future of American politics will continue to loom large across both sides of the aisle. Following Trump’s popular-vote victory in the 2024 election, the Democratic party has been forced to wrestle with what went wrong and how they can regain the support of an American majority to win back the White House. To win back Americans’ trust, Democrats have to prioritize affordability, broaden their cultural appeal, and reconnect with disaffected voters beyond their base.Trump’s political success has long been defined by his willingness to take on elite institutions and buck convention, putting distance between himself and weaknesses in the Republican brand whi...

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2 w. ago Brexit has made everything from economy to immigration worse in Britain, new poll reveals

The UK’s disillusioned Gen Z are losing faith in democracy, survey finds

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2 w. ago Keir Starmer appears determined ‘I’ll be PM this time next year’

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has doubled down on his leadership, insisting he will still be in office “this time next year” despite a tough 2025 marked by sluggish economic performance and poor poll ratings.

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3 w. ago Nearly half of Americans believe their financial security is getting worse, poll finds

Exclusive poll: Americans are also increasingly blaming the White House for their financial woesTwice as many Americans believe their financial security is getting worse than better, according to an exclusive new poll conducted for the Guardian, and they are increasingly blaming the White House.The poll, conducted by Harris, will be a further blow to Donald Trump’s efforts to fight off criticism of his handling of the economy and contains some worrying findings for the president.Nearly half (45%) of Americans said their financial security is getting worse compared to 20% who said it’s getting better.57% of Americans said the US economy is undergoing a recession, up 11% from a similar poll that was conducted in February. Continue reading...

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