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Yeshiva World News · Sep 15, 2026

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Democrats have opened their widest lead over Republicans on the congressional ballot since President Trump returned to office, with 44% backing Democrats and 37% Republicans in a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. Democrats also edged ahead on which party Americans trust more on the economy, 38% to 37%, their first advantage on the issue in about a decade. Meanwhile, 63% opposed Trump’s proposed $5,000 dividend if Republicans retain control of Congress, including four in 10 Republicans.

Democrats have opened their widest lead over Republicans on the congressional ballot since President Trump returned to office, with 44% backing Democrats and 37% Republicans in a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. Democrats also edged ahead on which party Americans trust more on the economy, 38% to 37%, their first advantage on the issue in about a decade. Meanwhile, 63% opposed Trump’s proposed $5,000 dividend if Republicans retain control of Congress, including four in 10 Republicans.

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