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CBS News poll finds rising concern over government shutdown impact on economy, Americans personally

Anthony Salvanto, Ph.D., is CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys. He oversees the CBS News Poll and all surveys across topics and heads the CBS News Decision Desk that estimates ... Read More

Voters express economic worries over inflation as costs rise, Fox News poll finds

A Fox News poll shows 76% of voters view the economy negatively, with 61% disapproving of President Donald Trump's economic handling amid rising costs. Read More

Donald Trump Worse on Economy Than Joe Biden—Fox News Poll

President Donald Trump ’s standing on the economy has taken a hit, according to a new Fox News poll that finds voters now rate him less favorably on the issue than President Joe Biden. According to ... Read More

Poll: 60% of Americans disapprove of how Trump is handling the economy — a new high

President Trump aboard Air Force One en route to South Korea on Wednesday. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) On the campaign trail last year, then candidate Donald Trump repeatedly vowed to “bring prices ... Read More

Trump battered by series of bad polls on the economy as positive messaging fails to stick

President Trump has hit record lows for his presidency in a series of polls showing his messaging of a positive economy just isn’t working with the reality of everyday Americans. University of ... Read More

Voters prioritize the economy above immigration and crime in Election 2025, AP Voter Poll finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — Economic worries were the dominant concern as voters cast ballots for Tuesday’s elections, according to preliminary findings from the AP Voter Poll. The results of the expansive ... Read More

Majority of Americans blame Trump for 'poor' economy in new poll, showing dip in approval

President Donald Trump's approval rating dropped to one the lowest levels seen during his second term in a new poll from CNN/SSRS. In the survey released Nov. 3, the president had a 37% approval ... Read More

Latino voters cite affordability, economy as top concerns in new poll ahead of 2026 midterm elections

Political Director and Executive Director of Politics and White House, CBS News Fin Daniel Gómez is CBS News' political director and executive director, Politics and White House. In this role, Gómez ... Read More

More Massachusetts residents say their finances are in poor shape, UMass poll finds

Massachusetts residents are feeling the financial pinch. A new UMass Amherst/WCVB poll finds record levels of concern over personal finances, with housing, the economy, and the cost of living topping ... Read More

Poll finds rising concern over shutdown impact on economy, Americans personally

Americans are increasingly voicing concern about the shutdown's impact on the U.S. economy, as a big majority feel Congress isn't even working to try to end it. There's also increased worry from ... Read More