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Congressional Democrats Lead on Generic Ballot, but Republicans Have Gained Edge in Enthusiasm
43% of voters would back Democratic congressional candidate, while 39% would support the Republican
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Newsom Ends Recall Even More Popular Than He Began the Year
The effort to turn California red galvanized Democrats behind the first-term incumbent, who was never actually unpopular
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White House’s COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates Have the Support of About 3 in 5 Americans
But stark divides persist among Democrats, Republicans on the measures to ramp up inoculation levels
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Vaccine Mandates Haven’t Moved the Needle on Biden’s Job Approval
47% approve of his job performance, unchanged since last week’s order mandating vaccines or tests in the private sector
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Hospitals, Other Health Care Players Are Seeing ‘the Bar of Scrutiny’ Raised by Biden Regulators
"Aggressive enforcement" across health care industry expected from FTC that has mostly made headlines so far in tech competition
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How U.S. Veterans of the War in Afghanistan Feel About the Country’s Withdrawal
Rare survey of Afghanistan veterans gauges views on Biden's decision, what happens next and whether the 20-year mission was a success
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Republican Women Want Paid Family Leave. The Party’s Men Are Starting to Get on Board
The gap in net support among GOP voters for paid family leave narrowed last month
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Democratic Women Increasingly Say Abortion Is Among Their Top Issues in Wake of Texas Law
Since last week, share of female Democrats who prioritize issues predominantly affecting women has nearly doubled
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DeSantis, Abbott Retain GOP Backing Even as Overall Popularity Declines Amid COVID-19 Surges
Florida and Texas governors have seen drops in support from independents, Democrats
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Voters’ Security Concerns Surge to Record High After Kabul Airport Bombings
Biden also gets worst-ever ratings on foreign policy, national security following chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan