Politics

An eventful news cycle changes the political landscape for the president.

Only a quarter of Americans believe the country is heading in the right direction

Nearly three-quarters of Americans support the United States sending additional troops to Afghanistan to secure key facilities such as airports and embassies until the withdrawal is complete

Americans, particularly Democrats, are increasingly concerned about public health and want President Biden to prioritize handling COVID-19

Americans' optimism about the direction the country is headed in has decreased, as has President Biden's approval rating

Americans' concern over public health increases as President Biden's approval rating remains stable

So far, monthly checks are being used much like last year’s stimulus checks – but the extra hundreds of dollars each month are crucial for some Americans

New ABC News/Ipsos poll shows most disapprove of Biden’s handling of gun violence, immigration, crime

Only one-third of Americans believe the country is headed in the right direction