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In this Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, waitress Kelcie Tipping, left, speaks with fellow waitress Mariam Touray, right, at the Modern Diner in Pawtucket, R.I. A large majority of Americans say they are pessimistic about the state of the country and few expect things will get better in the year ahead, according to a poll released Tuesday by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. (AP Photo/Michelle R. Smith) RPMS201 RPMS201

January 29, 2019 at 5:00 am

AP-NORC poll: Most Americans see nation on the wrong track WATCH

A large majority of Americans say they are pessimistic about the state of the country and few expect things will get better in the year...

President Donald Trump participates in a roundtable discussion on healthcare in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, Jan. 23, 2019. Trump sent a letter on Wednesday to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), telling her he planned to deliver his State of the Union address in Congress as originally scheduled next Tuesday, despite her earlier warning of security concerns. (Doug Mills/The New York Times) XNYT121 XNYT121

January 23, 2019 at 1:07 pm

AP-NORC poll: 6 in 10 Americans blame Trump for shutdown WATCH

Americans blame President Donald Trump for the government shutdown and just 34 percent approve of his job performance. That's down from 42 percent a month...

December 21, 2018 at 5:01 am

AP-NORC Poll: Nearly 6 in 10 say Trump impeded Russia probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — A majority of Americans say they believe President Donald Trump has tried to obstruct the investigation into his campaign's ties to Russia,...

November 8, 2018 at 9:16 am

Record 42 Latinos to serve in Congress; 1 race undecided

WASHINGTON (AP) — More Latinos will serve in Congress next year than ever before — at least 42, with one House race to be decided....

Judge Brett Kavanaugh meets with Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on July 11, 2018 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS) 1236953 1236953

August 29, 2018 at 5:01 am

AP-NORC Poll: Many indifferent to Kavanaugh nomination

WASHINGTON (AP) — Does Brett Kavanaugh belong on the Supreme Court? It's a question that may be consuming Washington, but one that elicits a shrug...

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August 24, 2018 at 5:02 am

AP-NORC Poll: Americans not enthused with Trump trade policy

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer than half of Americans expect President Donald Trump's tariffs to do much to help the U.S. economy, but their widespread unpopularity...