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

An overwhelming majority in battleground districts say a government shutdown Wednesday would cause serious problems for the country. The top issues they say would be worth shutting down the government for? Protecting health care and opposing tariffs. navigatorresearch.org/americans-in...

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👇

JUST IN: 66% of Americans in battleground districts have heard about a possible shutdown next week — with just 21% saying they have heard "a lot." Read more on what battleground constituents are thinking about a potential shutdown: navigatorresearch.org/americans-in...

NEW: Americans strongly support tackling pollution in our air & water and removing artificial food dyes to keep communities healthier — most oppose ending vaccine mandates, including for public school students. Read more in our MAHA report⬇️ navigatorresearch.org/maha-the-pol...

What do Americans think about Trump sending the National Guard into DC? Half oppose it — including: 🔵 83% of Democrats ⚪️ 53% of Independents 🔴 15% of Republicans (29% of non-MAGA)

Our latest polling shows more than half of Americans disapprove of Trump’s job performance. Navigator's Senior Director Erica Seifert breaks down what this could mean heading into the 2026 midterms👇

Moms and MAHA? They don’t mix. More than 2-in-3 moms nationwide reject what MAHA Republicans are doing in Florida — and don’t want it coming to their state. Learn more in our latest report: navigatorresearch.org/maha-america...

Parents are sounding serious alarms over education cuts in the Republican Budget Bill — especially impacts on SNAP and Medicaid. Hear their concerns in their own words 👇

🚨Americans soured fast on RFK Jr. — his net favorability dropped 10 points in just one month, from -2 to -12 after his congressional hearing.

ICYMI: Nearly two-thirds of Americans oppose Florida’s anti-vax policies. Our latest polling makes it clear — these policies are deeply unpopular. Hear more from our Senior Director, Erica Seifert 👇

🚨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.

Among those who doubt the government’s honesty about the Epstein client list, the top reasons Americans believe the Trump administration would cover it up are: 👉Protecting the rich and powerful 👉Trump himself being involved or on the list

Americans are *not* feeling hopeful about the Trump economy. 53% say they’re financially behind where they expected to be — including 60% of women and 61% of those making under $50K.

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...

Less than a third of Americans view tariffs favorably — see who and what ranks just as unpopular below!

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

⏰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...

Support for public education is strong, yet many are concerned about a range of issues, from kids’ safety and wellbeing to the quality of what’s taught.

Republicans in Congress continue to push for cuts to K-12 funding. Americans say the most concerning impacts of these funding gaps would be: 🍽️Millions of kids losing school meals 📚Kids falling behind in school ♿️Cuts to disability programs 💼Kids unprepared for success

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!

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.

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.

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

Don’t miss Navigator’s Director of Polling and Analytics, Ian Smith, moderating a panel on how the 2024 election revealed a widening gap between the popularity of Democratic policies and public trust in Democrats in Congress and the White House at 2 pm! #nn25

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

🌎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.

Wages are stagnant, and thanks to the Republican budget bill, working people are forced to shoulder rising prices and a higher tax burden on dollars that just don't go as far as they used to. The result? People cutting back on essentials they need. That's a threat to the health of our country.

42% of Americans say they’ve cut back on essentials like groceries in the last month — as prices for beef, eggs, and more stay high. Learn what’s driving up food costs with @unrigoureconomy.bsky.social 👇 dontinflateourplates.com

🍽 Noticing that dinner costs more than usual? It’s not just you — 79% of Americans say grocery prices are rising, according to our recent survey. Check out this powerful site from @unrigoureconomy.bsky.social to see what’s really going on: dontinflateourplates.com

NEW: Most Americans aren’t buying Trump’s tariff plan — they see it as the top culprit behind rising costs, per our latest report. Dive into more insights on how Americans are feeling about the economy👇 navigatorresearch.org/a-majority-f...

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.

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...

News about the Epstein client list is breaking through — and most Americans believe it exists and the government is hiding it. Among those, many think Trump’s involvement is the reason his administration kept it sealed — especially non-MAGA Republicans.

NEW POLL: They may tune out the headlines, but they’re not blind to what’s happening. Americans less engaged in politics are deeply worried about Medicaid cuts, rising costs from tariffs, and ICE crackdowns in their communities. 👉 @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social

ICYMI: 21% of Americans report feeling less politically engaged in recent months. The top issues breaking through and causing concern? 🏥Medicaid cuts in the Republican budget bill 💣Escalating conflict in the Middle East, including U.S. bombing of Iran 💰Trump's use of tariffs

While 66% say they don’t know enough to say, the groups most favorable toward Zohran Mamdani include: ✅Gen Z ✅Liberal Democrats ✅AAPI Americans ✅College-educated voters

Most Americans say their political engagement has either stayed the same or increased — 21% report becoming less engaged.

NEW: A majority disapprove of Trump’s performance — and he’s underwater on key issues like the economy, tariffs, and health care.