Judge extends pause on Trump’s efforts to block Harvard from enrolling international students - Harvard is challenging the Trump administration’s attempt to cut billions in funding in a separate lawsu

Immigration remains Trump’s strongest issue, according to the NBC News Decision Desk Poll, powered by SurveyMonkey, though Americans are closely divided over how he’s handling it.

A new NBC News Decision Desk poll reveals disapproval ratings for some of President Trump’s policies -- and also that Americans care the most about the economy and the threats to our democracy. Peter Baker and Susan Glasser join The Weekend to discuss.

Most Americans, across party lines, say the Trump administration should follow federal court orders, underscoring support for judicial checks and balances.

Over 80% of people polled agree if federal courts rule a Trump action illegal then it should be stopped. Posted: June 16, 2025 | Last updated: June 16, 2025

Supporters of President Trump’s “Make America Great Again” movement are divided on whether the president should have to follow federal court orders blocking his action, according to an NBC News Decision Desk poll powered by SurveyMonkey.

May 19 -10: Trump’s approval rating dipped to 42% in the latest Ipsos/Reuters survey of 1,024 U.S. adults taken May 16-18 (margin of error 3), a two-point decline from the groups’ May 12-13 poll, while his disapproval rating held at 52%.

While celebrating his birthday and Flag Day with a parade honoring the 250 th anniversary of the Army, the president got some bad news regarding his approval rating. But news wasn’t all bad. A poll conducted by NBC News Decision Desk showed that 45 percent of Americans approve of the job Trump is doing, while 55 percent disapprove.

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