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U.S. President Joe Biden visits Chicago

Politics Jun 28

WATCH: Biden touts ‘Bidenomics’ as economy improves but many voters have doubts

By Josh Boak, Emily Swanson, Chris Megerian, Associated Press

Politics May 22

U.S. President Joe Biden holds a press conference at the conclusion of the G7 Summit, in Hiroshima, Japan, May 21, 2023. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Public approval of Biden’s approach to economy and gun policy remains low, AP-NORC poll finds

Just 33% of American adults say they approve of President Joe Biden’s handling of the economy and only 24% say national economic conditions are in good shape.

By Aamer Madhani, Emily Swanson, Associated Press

Politics Mar 23

U.S. President Joe Biden discusses his plan to lower prescription drug costs, at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., March 15, 2023. Photo by Leah Millis/REUTERS
Biden approval near lowest point of presidency, AP-NORC poll says

Approval of President Joe Biden has dipped slightly since a month ago to 38%. That's nearly the lowest point of his presidency, and comes as his administration tries to project a sense of stability while confronting a pair of bank…

By Josh Boak, Emily Swanson, Associated Press

Nation Feb 06

U.S. President Biden and Vice President Harris attend the DNC 2023 Winter Meeting in Philadelphia
Most Democrats don’t want Biden to seek a 2nd term, poll says

While Biden has trumpeted his legislative victories and ability to govern, the poll suggests relatively few U.S. adults give him high marks on either.

By Josh Boak, Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press

Politics Dec 28

U.S. President Joe Biden receives a briefing about the upcoming winter storm
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A look at Biden’s 1st 2 years in office as administration faces new challenges in 2023

As 2022 comes to an end and President Biden reaches the halfway point of his first term in office, 43% of Americans approve of the job he is doing, according to polling averages. But the president will face a new…

By Laura Barrón-López

Dec 16

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Brooks and Capehart on upcoming Jan. 6 committee vote on urging charges against Trump

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the Jan. 6 committee prepares to vote on recommending criminal charges against Trump, Congress tries to avoid…

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Apr 29

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New polling data suggests a struggle for Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections

By Lisa Desjardins, Saher Khan

A new PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll is out Friday and it has good news for Republicans, but indicates a rocky road ahead for President Biden and Democrats as the midterm election season swings into gear. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to…

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Apr 08

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Brooks and Capehart on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation, restrictive new abortion laws

By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including Ketanji Brown Jackson's historic confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court and states’ efforts to install restrictive new…

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Jan 20

AP-NORC poll: One year into presidency, Biden’s approval rating hits new low

By Aamer Madhani, Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press

President Joe Biden ends his first year in the White House with a clear majority of Americans for the first time disapproving of his handling of the presidency in the face of an unrelenting pandemic and roaring inflation.

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Dec 10

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Brooks and Capehart on Bob Dole legacy, threats to democracy, inflation

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the state of the economy with rising inflation, the legacy of the late former Sen. Bob Dole and…

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