CBS News poll finds Democrats maintain House advantage amid concern about prices
Here are 10 things to know about the 2026 midterm elections, in no particular order, based on what voters are telling us today.
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Here are 10 things to know about the 2026 midterm elections, in no particular order, based on what voters are telling us today.
Americans are optimistic about scientific advances in AI, but concerned that AI may take jobs.
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
Nearly as many Americans are following news about the cyclospora parasite as they are the conflict with Iran.
Americans weighed in on what's best about the U.S., its greatest invention, most representative food and more in latest CBS News poll.
Most Americans expect data centers to negatively impact the environment, local resources, although some see economic benefits
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
CBS News journalists offer international perspectives from leaders and citizens in a number of countries as the Iran war nears the two-week mark.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
More say they will probably talk about family or health, rather than politics, as they gather for the holidays.
Those prioritizing economy say Trump is not spending enough time on it, as ratings of economy, his handling of inflation slip.
Most Americans say prices are going up and expect them to keep going up.
Republicans and MAGA remain solidly behind Trump.
Trump's ratings on economy are lower, but his deportation plan keeps majority support.
Prices continue to be the dominant factor in how Americans evaluate the economy.
Ukraine also brings divisions; Trump's immigration efforts rate well, but many look for more inflation focus.
Americans express concern about their ability to pay bills and save money.
As Trump returns to White House, many expect lower prices, good economy. Fewer would buy Greenland. Democrats are concerned, exhausted by politics.
Trump's election is a big part of the positive outlook, especially for Republicans.
Over half of Americans see the drones that have been spotted over the East Coast as a threat to the U.S.
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
The CBS News Battleground Tracker analysis includes our most updated estimates race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
Trump is one point closer to Harris nationally in CBS News' polling than last month, and the decisive battleground states also remain effectively even.
