The joint military campaign launched with Israel in February has accelerated domestic economic strains, prompting 62% of respondents to support repealing recent import duties. Facing an approval rating of just 32%, the White House has nevertheless appointed polarizing aide Stephen Miller as chief of staff. Incoming Democratic majorities face a delicate balancing act, as voters remain broadly skeptical of the party and express significant hesitation regarding aggressive impeachment battles.
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Broad public backlash against wartime fuel costs and trade tariffs propelled Democrats to…: Broad public backlash against wartime fuel costs and trade tariffs propelled Democrats to their largest congressional majorities since 2008.
Economic relief demands outpace appetite for partisan conflict, with 42% of Americans war…: Economic relief demands outpace appetite for partisan conflict, with 42% of Americans warning that attempting to impeach the president harms the country.
Democratic leaders entering power on January 3 remain politically vulnerable despite swee…: Democratic leaders entering power on January 3 remain politically vulnerable despite sweeping victories, as 51% of surveyed voters view the party unfavorably.
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The four-day poll, completed on Monday, showed 71% of Americans -- including 93% of Democrats and 51% of Republicans -- want US Congress to pass legislation ending the conflict with Iran that Trump launched alongside US ally Israel in February.
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Democrats won their largest majorities in the Senate and House of Representatives since at least 2008 in last week's midterm elections, in a sharp rebuke to Trump's Republicans over high costs and a deeply unpopular war. Democrats will take power when the new Congress is sworn in on January 3.
A smaller but still-significant share of respondents -- 62% -- said they would support an effort to repeal tariffs on imports put in place by the Trump administration.
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Whitehall continues to commit public funds to corporate entities tied to occupied West Bank operations despite high-profile ministerial pledges to penalize settlement enablers. Enforcement of the proposed commercial restrictions faces procedural hold-ups and reported pushback from officials seeking narrower compliance criteria. The lag leaves current procurement channels active while the broader sanctions framework remains stalled.
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Whitehall continues to commit public funds to corporate entities tied to occupied West Bank operations despite high-profile ministerial pledges to penalize settlement enablers. Enforcement of the proposed commercial restrictions faces procedural hold-ups and reported pushback from officials seeking narrower compliance criteria. The lag leaves current procurement channels active while the broader sanctions framework remains stalled.