Politics
Trump's Economic Policies Under Scrutiny; Polls Show Democrats Ahead
A new poll shows that 44 percent of registered voters believe Democrats are better at handling the economy, while a survey found that 23 percent of Republicans say they are worse off since Trump's second term began. The findings come as midterms approach.
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The Hill
A new poll shows Democrats with a six-point advantage over Republicans on the economy two months away from the midterm elections. The survey, helmed by the Financial Times and conducted by FocalData, found that 44 percent of registered voters say that Democrats are better at handling the economy, c
2026-08-17 13:13 UTC
The Hill
President Trump on Monday morning said he would bomb Oman if it "gets in the way" of a conflict between the U.S. and Iran. The nations on either side of the Strait of Hormuz have been negotiating over reopening the waterway. In a call with Fox News on the same day that the two-month memorandum...
2026-08-17 13:16 UTC