A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that nine in 10 Americans want the incoming Democratic-led Congress to prioritize the cost of living during its first 100 days. Public concern follows steep increases in fuel prices and import costs linked to the military conflict launched in February and President Donald Trump's trade policies. While Democratic leaders have pledged to counter both initiatives, voters remain wary of partisan retribution, with 42% cautioning that pursuing presidential impeachment would harm the nation.
Key points
Voters broadly prefer that lawmakers address practical economic hardships rather than lau…: Voters broadly prefer that lawmakers address practical economic hardships rather than launching immediate impeachment efforts against Donald Trump.
The new Democratic-led Congress takes office on January 3 with a strong mandate to tackle…: The new Democratic-led Congress takes office on January 3 with a strong mandate to tackle elevated household expenses.
Bipartisan majorities want the administration and Democratic congressional leadership to…: Bipartisan majorities want the administration and Democratic congressional leadership to work cooperatively despite contentious debates over national policy.
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As US President
Donald Trump's war with Iran drags on with little sign of progress, majorities of Americans want the newly elected Democratic-majority Congress to step in to end the conflict and repeal tariffs imposed by the MAGA chief.
The demand comes days after Republicans lost control of Congress in the midterm elections, with voters increasingly focused on the rising cost of living.
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 71% of Americans support legislation to end the US conflict with Iran, while 62% favour repealing tariffs imposed by President Trump.
The findings point to strong public demand for the incoming Democratic-majority Congress to act on two issues that have weighed on household budgets.
The four-day poll, conducted online across the US and completed on Monday, found that support for ending the war crossed party lines.
As many as 93% of Democrats and 51% of Republicans backed legislation to end the conflict, which the US launched alongside ally Israel in February.
Democrats secured majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate in last week's midterm elections, dealing a setback…
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