Yeah, you might think, given that the Republicans are in charge of both the House and the Senate, that a government shutdown might actually hurt the Republican brand. But in fact, it hasn't! If anything, it's been helped a little bit! Take a look here, the shift in net popularity versus pre-shutdown. When we're looking at the Republican Party overall, that brand, actually up two points. That's within the margin of error, but clearly it hasn't dropped.
Pew Research Center data reveals that support for Ukraine among Republicans has notably increased, with only 30% now believing the U.S. provides too much aid, down from 47%. A significant rise to 46% occurs among those who feel the U.S. is not giving enough support, contrasting with previous views. These shifts indicate a marked change in Republican perceptions regarding Ukraine, which was different just months ago.
Katie Porter leads the 2026 California governor's race with 18% of likely voters, following former Vice President Kamala Harris's decision not to run. Her support has increased from 12% since April.
A recent poll from Reuters and the University of Oxford shows that social media has surpassed TV as a primary news source in the U.S., with 54% of respondents accessing news via these platforms, driven largely by younger age groups.
People protest Medicaid cuts in Washington, D.C., on May 22, 2025.Astrid Riecken For The Washington Post via Getty Images New survey data out Friday shows that Republicans are wrong if they remain unconcerned about public sentiment.