Over 8 in 10 Americans view SNAP/food stamps favorably, including 68% of Republicans. And when it comes to funding lapsing, most say Trump and Republicans in Congress are to blame (51%), including a majority of independents.

Most Americans say the political system is broken — but a majority think it can be fixed. Many cite corporate greed, special interests, and social media as what’s gone wrong. Learn more👇 https://navigatorresearch.org/focus-group-report-americans-and-political-dysfunction/

What are Americans hearing about Donald Trump? Three in four say they’ve heard negative news about him — with SNAP and food stamp cuts dominating the conversation as the shutdown drags on.

U.S. companies cut 153,000+ jobs last month — the highest in 22 years. 71% of Americans rate the economy negatively, and a majority say they disapprove of Trump’s handling of it. https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/job-cuts-layoffs-october-challenger-rcna242306

It’s Election Day — and Americans are uneasy about the nation and the economy: 🇺🇸 63% say the U.S. is on the wrong track 💸 71% rate the economy negatively 📉 56% disapprove of Trump’s job performance 🏛️ Half say Republicans in Congress are focused on the wrong things

As the government shutdown enters its 5th week, 65% of Americans say that it will have a negative impact on them personally — a 23-point jump in the last three weeks. Here’s what people say will be hit hardest in their own lives👇

Our latest focus groups with Americans who see the political system as broken found many feel despair — believing no one is coming to save them. They blame corporate greed, special interests, and social media, and say stress over the economy & health care fuels their pessimism.

As Americans suffer from rising costs, most say the White House has its priorities wrong during the shutdown. A majority say they oppose spending on Secretary Noem’s private jets, a new White House ballroom, tax cuts for billionaires, and an Argentina bailout.

As the shutdown continues, Trump’s economic approval remains underwater: 56% of Americans disapprove of his handling of the economy — including 65% of independents and 36% of non-MAGA Republicans.

By a 10-point margin, Americans still blame Trump and Republicans in Congress over Democrats for the shutdown. It’s clear who’s winning this fight.

Young Republicans joke about rape and gas chambers, use slurs, and talk about how much they love Hitler. This isn't an exaggeration. These are the current and future leaders of the Republican Party, all who have 10x the funding of Dem youth orgs. www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

From deep pessimism about the cost of health care to growing concern over dyes and chemicals in food, MAHA-curious Americans are questioning what’s healthy. We explored where they turn for information and how they see the “Make America Healthy Again” movement.

By a 13-point margin, Americans say Trump and Republicans in Congress are more to blame for the government shutdown than Democrats. Top concern for Democrats, independents, and persuadables: stopping cuts to Medicaid and the ACA. Learn more: navigatorresearch.org/americans-wa...

A week into the shutdown, Democrats in Congress remain firm on protecting health care, while Republicans haven’t signaled interest in reaching a bipartisan agreement. In the court of public opinion, a plurality of Americans say Trump and congressional Republicans are to blame.

In celebration of The Life of a Showgirl dropping today, we’re back with more favorability polling!🎤 A majority of Americans view Taylor Swift favorably, while just 34% are unfavorable. Trump? Let’s just say the numbers don’t look nearly as good👇

🚨If Congress doesn’t reach a funding deal by midnight, the government will shut down. Here’s how people in battleground districts see it👇

The "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) movement has gained national attention, but our polling shows many of its core policies — like ending vaccine mandates — are unpopular. Learn more👇

KEEP UP THE PRESSURE. Jimmy Kimmel is coming back, but there’s a bigger picture here. Nexstar and Sinclair own the most local ABC stations in the country. Both are waiting on FCC approvals for business deals that could shape their future.

🚨BREAKING: Nearly 2 in 3 Americans disapprove of Florida ending vaccine mandates: 🔵83% of Democrats ⚪️60% of Independents 🔴44% of GOP, including 61% of non-MAGA Republicans Stay tuned for more on Americans’ views on health & wellness.

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Last month’s jobs report won’t inspire confidence among Americans. Just 22,000 jobs were added while unemployment rose to 4.3%. In August our polling showed fewer than 1 in 3 Americans — including only 23% of Independents — rated the economy positively. www.cnn.com/business/liv...

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⏰Congress has 28 days to avoid a shutdown — but awareness among Americans is low. Active news consumers are nearly 20 points more likely than passive news consumers to have heard about it, yet only 1-in-3 Americans overall are tuned in. Learn more 👇 navigatorresearch.org/most-america...

MAGA and non-MAGA Republicans are split on who to blame for a shutdown: ➡️61% of MAGA Republicans would blame Democrats in Congress vs. just 33% of non-MAGA Republicans ➡️A plurality of non-MAGA Republicans say they'd blame both parties in Congress equally

Both parents and non-parents are worried about public education. Their top concerns: ✅Violence or shootings at school ✅Kids not learning what they need to succeed

NEW: Public education is very popular, with 67% of Americans viewing it favorably. But confidence is low: only 1-in-3 say schools nationwide are doing a good job for kids. Learn more: navigatorresearch.org/latest-repor...

50% of Americans view Taylor Swift favorably according to our latest polling — but she only needed one. Congrats to her and Travis Kelce on the engagement!

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If Congress doesn’t pass a budget by Sept. 30, the government shuts down Oct. 1. We asked Americans what Democrats in Congress should prioritize — even if it means a shutdown: ✅Reverse Medicaid cuts ✅Block billionaire tax breaks ✅Check Trump’s power & more.

A majority of Americans say they disapprove of how Trump is handling the economy — including 44% who strongly disapprove of his economic actions.

What are Americans hearing about Trump? ➡️ 44% negative news ➡️ 25% mixed news ➡️ 20% positive news Top negative stories Americans report: Epstein, tariffs, immigration.

NEW: Only 43% of Americans approve of the way Trump is handling his job during his second term — most (55%) disapprove. Explore more insights on how Americans see the political landscape in our latest report 👇 navigatorresearch.org/two-thirds-o...

Only 35% of Americans say they’ve heard about a potential government shutdown on October 1 if Congress doesn’t pass a budget. But if a shutdown happens, here’s who they’d blame: 🔴 48% Trump and Republicans in Congress 🔵 26% Democrats in Congress 🔴🔵 18% Both equally

NEW: A majority of Americans blame Trump’s tariffs for raising prices on the things they buy — including 62% of non-MAGA Republicans.

Less than a third of Americans view Trump’s tariff plan favorably — and even Republicans are divided, with 76% of MAGA Republicans in favor compared to just 35% of non-MAGA Republicans. Read the full report 👇 navigatorresearch.org/less-than-on...

ICYMI: A jean ad featuring Sydney Sweeney has sparked viral controversy in recent weeks — but most Americans (55%) say they’ve heard little to nothing about it. Check out our latest insights 👇

👂LISTEN IN: From soaring college and housing costs to fears about ICE raids in their communities — Gen Z is facing challenges that leave many feeling pessimistic about the nation’s direction.

🚨 NEW: Just 29% of Americans support Texas Republicans’ redistricting efforts, while 50% oppose them and 21% are unsure.

Half of Americans view Taylor Swift favorably ahead of tonight’s album announcement — and just 36% see her unfavorably.👇

Only a third of Americans report feeling unfavorably about Taylor Swift according to our latest polling — 19 points less than Donald Trump… Looks like for him, the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate.

Netroots 2025, here we come! Catch us at the Navigator Research booth — we’d love to say hi. #NN25

I am proud to launch our first #OnYourSide #ATuLado starter pack. It features relevant democratic accounts to follow to stay informed about our political landscape and grassroots accounts that support our immigrant communities. Follow and reply with our tag to be included next! go.bsky.app/5oXip4e

Groceries are still expensive — and Republicans in Congress hope you won’t notice who’s responsible. So we built something they can’t ignore: 🚨A brand-new price tracker that exposes how GOP policies are fueling the rise in food costs. Check out Don’t Inflate Our Plates: dontinflateourplates.com

🌎A majority of Americans are concerned about extreme weather — and many have seen it in their own communities, from intense storms and flooding to wildfires and warmer weather. 70% say climate change is a serious problem that needs to be addressed.

The economy and cost of living are top of mind for Gen Z — and 68% are pessimistic on the state of the economy, according to our latest report exploring their politics, priorities, and outlook on the future.

Millions of people will lose access to life-saving care due to the Medicaid cuts. This is a humanitarian crisis in the making. Congress needs to act now and repeal the cuts to prevent this disaster. #MedicaidCutsKill

90 years ago, America made a promise: that we could retire with dignity and wouldn't be left behind. That promise is Social Security. Now, it's under attack. Join us and @socialsecurityworks.org as we hold events across the country to protect what’s OURS. 📝 RSVP: ProtectOurChecks.com

Americans aren’t buying what the Republican budget is selling: 📉51% view it unfavorably ✅Only 34% view it favorably ❓15% aren’t sure That’s a 17-point gap against the Republican Budget Bill. navigatorresearch.org/majorities-s...

DeSantis is hell bent on having Florida become the leading state to terrorize immigrant communities for political gain and to win favor with the dictator in the White House. We support all efforts to stop him at every turn. Kudos to our Alachua County chapter for speaking up! #OnYourSide