Poll finds majority want next Congress to be a check on Trump : NPR

Key Points:

• A recent Strength In Numbers/Verasight poll reveals record low trust in Republicans' ability to handle key issues such as immigration and rising prices, with voters favoring Democrats for Congress by a double-digit margin among both registered and likely voters.
• The poll indicates a strong majority of voters want the next Congress to undo or check President Trump's agenda on tariffs, trade, health care, and immigration, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with Trump's policies.
• Trump's job approval is near record lows for his second term, with only 34% approving and 62% disapproving, while trust in Democrats has increased across most issues, including immigration and the economy.
• Inflation and rising prices remain the top concerns for 63% of respondents, followed by jobs, health care, elections, democracy, and immigration, influencing both parties to invest heavily in competitive House and Senate races.
• The midterm elections are widely viewed as a referendum on Trump, with 58% of voters prioritizing electing a Congress that acts as a check on him, and many voters expressing regret over their 2024 presidential vote, particularly among Trump and third-party supporters.