Politics
US Senate Hearings and Institutional Trust
Sen. Dick Durbin criticized the Trump administration's anti-weaponization fund, while a Gallup poll showed low public confidence in U.S. institutions. The hearings and survey highlight ongoing political tensions and societal concerns.
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The Hill
The American public’s trust in major institutions is near an all-time low, according to a recent Gallup poll. The survey, which the firm conducted from June 1 through 15, found that 27 percent of 1,001 respondents had either a great deal of confidence or average confidence in 14 core U.S. institutio
2026-07-14 23:04 UTC
The Hill
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2026-07-14 23:11 UTC
The Hill
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) says acting Attorney General Todd Blanche called the Trump administration's $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund “a mistake” in what the senator described as a courtesy meeting before Wednesday’s hearing to review Blanche's nomination to lead the Justice Department. Accor
2026-07-14 23:11 UTC