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Fox News Poll: Donald Trump starts 2026 with 44% approval
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Voters say the economy is in bad shape, that President Donald Trump’s policies haven’t helped, that he isn’t spending enough time on the economy and that things are unlikely to get better this year. That’s according to a new Fox News survey released Wednesday.
The poll finds a 54% majority thinks the country is worse off today than it was a year ago compared to 31% who say it is better off. That 23 percentage-point deficit comes from most Democrats (84%) and independents (71%) saying the U.S. is worse off and a smaller majority of Republicans saying the country is better off (61%).
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On a personal level, only one quarter of voters say they are better off financially than they were a year ago, and more than 4 in 10 say the administration’s economic policies have hurt them, about twice the share who say they’ve been helped. Another 4 in 10 think the policies have had no effect.
While the number who say they’ve been hurt by Trump’s policies is down 3 points since November, it’s up 22 points compared to his first term (in December 2018).
Three in 10 give the economy positive ratings, but most, 7 in 10, say it is in bad shape. This is exactly how voters rated the economy last January.
To top it off, more voters think the economy will get worse this year rather than better by a 13-point margin (45% worse vs. 32% better). That contrasts with views from a year ago when they were more likely to see the economy getting better by 2 points. Part of the shift is driven by fewer Republicans feeling optimistic now (58% vs. 63% a year ago).
«The president faces two difficult obstacles — the virtually unanimous and intractable opposition of Democrats and the stubbornness of high prices,» says Republican pollster Daron Shaw, who helps conduct Fox News polls with Democrat Chris Anderson. «Republican officeholders think the economic benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill will kick in later this year, which will be critical for GOP prospects in the midterm elections.»
Approval of Trump’s overall job performance stands at 44%, unchanged since December. He receives 85% approval among all Republicans and 97% among Republicans who identify as MAGA supporters. Disapproval of the president is at or near all-time highs among White voters (54%), moderates (70%), and independents (78%). Trump’s current approval rating is the same as former President George W. Bush’s at this point in his second term (44%) and two points higher than former President Barack Obama’s (42%).
Part of voter dissatisfaction comes from thinking the president is focused on the wrong things. About 4 in 10 say Trump is spending too much time on foreign policy and almost half feel the same about immigration and border security. By contrast, 7 in 10 think he is not spending enough time on the economy, including nearly half of Republicans and most Democrats and independents.
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When asked to say in their own words what Trump’s top priority should be as president, voters are most likely to say the economy or prices. «Resigning» also comes in near the top, as that’s what the largest share of Democrats and many independents say should be his No. 1 task. Still, Democrats, Republicans and independents agree they want Trump to prioritize the economy over immigration and foreign policy.
That contributes to the president’s ratings remaining low on inflation (35% approve), tariffs (37% approve) and the economy (40% approve). His marks are also underwater on healthcare (37% approve-62% disapprove) and immigration (45-55%), as well as foreign policy (39-61%), Greenland (31-67%), Russia (38-61%), Ukraine (40-59%), Iran (41-57%) and Venezuela (42-57%).
Border security continues to be Trump’s only net positive job rating, as a majority of 52% approves. That’s about the same as it was in November (53%) and December (51%). However, it’s down from a high of 57% approval in September.
Poll-pourri
— Majorities oppose U.S. military intervention to affect regime change in Iran (59%) and Cuba (64%), and also oppose acquiring Greenland, whether by purchase (65%) or takeover (72%).
— Opinion divided on using military force to bring Venezuelan President Maduro to the U.S. to face drug charges; 51% of voters approve vs. 48% disapprove. Approval stands at 72% among those who have served in the military.
— Voters have a clear preference for checks and balances regarding military engagement, as 62% think the U.S. Congress should have the final say in authorizing any action, while 36% say that power should be with the president. Views among those who have served in the military are more closely divided: 52% say Congress should have the final say vs. 47% the president.
— Military veterans have positive views of Trump’s foreign policy as a whole (+16 net approve), as well as on his handling of Venezuela (+21), Iran (+15), Ukraine (+10) and Russia (+2).
— Fifty-five percent of voters say the U.S. position in the world is worse than it was a year ago, 30% think it’s better now, while 15% say it’s the same. Republicans (59% better), Trump voters (58%), and conservatives (54%) are the only groups with more than half saying the country’s position is better.
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Conducted January 23-26, 2026, under the direction of Beacon Research (D) and Shaw & Company Research (R), this Fox News survey includes interviews with a sample of 1,005 registered voters randomly selected from a national voter file. Respondents spoke with live interviewers on landlines (106) and cellphones (645) or completed the survey online after receiving a text (254). Results based on the full sample have a margin of sampling error of ±3 percentage points. Sampling error for results among subgroups is higher. In addition to sampling error, question wording and order can influence results. Weights are generally applied to age, race, education, and area variables to ensure the demographics are representative of the registered voter population. Sources for developing weight targets include the most recent American Community Survey, Fox News Voter Analysis, and voter file data.
Fox News’ Victoria Balara contributed to this report.
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Los casos de infección respiratoria aguda en El Salvador han alcanzado una cifra significativa en lo que va de 2026, con 184.268 registros oficiales. El impacto no se distribuye de manera homogénea: hay 12 municipios catalogados con afectación moderada, entre los que destacan Usulután norte, este y oeste, La Libertad norte y San Salvador centro.
El Ministerio de Salud ha documentado 1.249 casos de neumonía en total. El grupo de personas más vulnerables corresponde a quienes tienen 60 años o más, con 395 casos reportados. Los niños entre uno y cuatro años representan el segundo segmento más afectado, acumulando 308 casos.
Ocho municipios han sido señalados por las autoridades sanitarias debido a su alta incidencia de neumonía. En la región oriental del país, la lista incluye a San Miguel norte, Morazán sur y La Unión norte. Por su parte, el occidente presenta focos en Santa Ana centro, Sonsonate norte, Sonsonate centro y Sonsonate oeste. En la zona central, Chalatenango centro destaca por el número de casos.
De acuerdo con el Ministerio de Salud, el país ha registrado 946 egresos hospitalarios asociados a infecciones respiratorias agudas. El índice de letalidad se sitúa en 3,6%, una proporción que subraya la gravedad de los cuadros clínicos en ciertos grupos de riesgo.
En la última semana con datos publicados, el Ministerio de Salud confirmó la circulación de adenovirus con un caso detectado, además de la presencia de influenza A (H3N2), virus conocidos por causar brotes en temporadas de baja temperatura y en poblaciones susceptibles.
El Salvador enfrenta desafíos recurrentes ante los brotes de infecciones respiratorias, especialmente en municipios con alta densidad poblacional y acceso limitado a servicios de salud. La vigilancia estrecha y la respuesta temprana del Ministerio de Salud permiten identificar rápidamente los focos y adaptar las estrategias de atención a los grupos más expuestos, como los adultos mayores y los niños pequeños.
La persistencia de neumonías y la circulación de virus respiratorios refuerzan la necesidad de campañas de vacunación, así como la promoción de hábitos de higiene y la consulta temprana ante síntomas de alarma. Las autoridades mantienen el monitoreo activo en los municipios con mayor incidencia para contener la propagación y reducir las complicaciones severas.
Las manifestaciones clínicas de la neumonía pueden variar en intensidad según cada caso. La Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS) advierte que los síntomas más habituales comprenden la tos, la dificultad para respirar y la fiebre acompañada de sudoración o escalofríos. En muchos pacientes se presenta fatiga y dolor en el pecho. Además, pueden aparecer náuseas, vómitos o episodios de diarrea. En los adultos mayores, la confusión suele ser un signo relevante y puede dificultar el diagnóstico oportuno en este grupo etario.
Diversos elementos pueden aumentar la probabilidad de desarrollar neumonía y agravar su evolución clínica. Las personas con enfermedades crónicas como diabetes, asma, insuficiencia cardíaca o inmunosupresión presentan mayor vulnerabilidad ante infecciones pulmonares, según expertos. La exposición al humo del tabaco, la contaminación ambiental y la convivencia en espacios cerrados también elevan el riesgo.
Para reducir la incidencia y las complicaciones, la OPS y el Ministerio de Salud recomiendan medidas integrales de prevención. La vacunación es la principal herramienta, con esquemas que incluyen vacunas contra neumococo, sarampión, influenza y tos ferina. Estas inmunizaciones deben aplicarse desde la infancia y reforzarse en la adultez y en grupos de riesgo.
Otras prácticas recomendadas son el lavado frecuente de manos, la ventilación adecuada de los ambientes y la eliminación del consumo de tabaco. Es fundamental mantener una nutrición equilibrada, descanso y actividad física regular. En el caso de los recién nacidos, la lactancia materna exclusiva durante los primeros seis meses de vida fortalece las defensas naturales y previene infecciones respiratorias graves.
La detección temprana y la consulta médica oportuna ante síntomas respiratorios resultan esenciales para evitar cuadros graves y hospitalizaciones prolongadas.
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Report card: Conservative and liberal strategists reveal how Trump has fared on campaign promises
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Ahead of President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address since returning to the White House, his record on key campaign pledges is mixed, as some promises have been fulfilled while others are still pending or tied up in legal challenges.
Trump’s 2024 campaign centered on immigration, the economy, sweeping tariffs and ending the United States’ involvement in foreign conflicts. More than a year into his second term, Republican and Democratic strategists alike told Fox News Digital the administration has made significant strides in some of those areas but fallen short in others.
Voters, meanwhile, view Trump as weak on the economy (40% approval), foreign policy (37% approval) and tariffs (37% approval), according to a Fox News poll last month. His approval rating is slightly higher on immigration at 44%, and a net positive 52% when it comes to border security.
Border crossings drop, but deportations remain contentious
One of Trump’s top promises was stopping what he described as an «invasion» at the southern border by curbing illegal crossings and pursuing an aggressive deportation agenda.
Department of Homeland Security data since Trump took office shows a sharp decrease in border crossings between ports of entry, an achievement Trump is likely to highlight in Tuesday’s speech.
But Trump’s promise to carry out mass deportations on a historic scale remains mired in controversy. ICE raids and enforcement initiatives, such as Operation Metro Surge, have not at this stage led to the removal of millions that Trump articulated on the campaign trail. Deportations have also been met with hundreds of lawsuits, intensifying scrutiny of them.
A federal law enforcement agent outside a home during a raid in south Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Jan. 13, 2026. (Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Julian Epstein, a Democratic consultant and former chief counsel on the House Judiciary Committee, said Trump has «secured the borders, but he has not explained to the public adequately enough his purpose and rationale on deportation.»
Theo Wold, a former assistant attorney general and policy official in the first Trump White House, said the Biden administration’s lax border policies amounted to a «criminal undermining of federal immigration law» that Trump has completely reversed. But he acknowledged that contention over deportations has clouded the administration’s immigration enforcement efforts.
«The work to remove hundreds of thousands of criminal illegal aliens continues and will be an ongoing fight, as Democrats look to obstruct ICE’s progress,» Wold said. «But the ongoing fight over mass deportations has obscured President Trump’s novel regulatory rulemakings to ferret out asylum fraud and to ensure that foreign labor visas are not wielded to undermine the economic mobility of the American worker.»
Epstein gave Trump an A-.
Wold gave Trump an A-.
Tariffs face court setback, but Trump pivots
Trump vowed to impose steep tariffs on imports from around the world to protect U.S. manufacturing. But that plan took a hit when the Supreme Court ruled that he could not unilaterally impose broad tariffs on an emergency basis without congressional approval.
Undeterred, Trump announced a new set of 10% global tariffs under a different legal authority, and the president has signaled he plans to raise that rate to 15%.
«He has a good reason to claw back the losses of the middle class in the last three decades, that’s an honorable thing that he’s doing, but the policy has been too diffuse, not sufficiently targeted, and poorly explained to the public,» Epstein said.
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President Donald Trump shows off non-reciprocal tariff examples. (Mandel Ngan/Getty Images)
Bradley Devlin, an editor at the conservative Daily Signal, said doomsday predictions about Trump’s tariffs have not panned out.
«Tariffs, they claimed, would cause a recession. But for the first time in a long time, real wages are rising for working Americans,» Devlin said.
Epstein gave Trump a B.
Devlin gave Trump an A.
Foreign policy in flux
On foreign policy, Trump repeatedly suggested he could end the war in Ukraine, but that has not materialized. Trump’s other diplomatic efforts have, however, been met with praise.
«He’s put out eight wars, moved us light years ahead of where Biden was in the Middle East, and is securing the Western Hemisphere by squeezing out the communist dictators in Venezuela and Cuba,» Epstein said.
Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gestures during an anti-government protest on Jan. 9, 2025, in Caracas, Venezuela. (Jesus Vargas/Getty Images)
Devlin said Trump’s threats of military strikes on Iran, which the president has said are aimed at forcing the country to negotiate over its nuclear program, did not jibe with a message of peace.
«Two driving foreign policy issues of the 2024 campaign, brokering peace in the Russia-Ukraine war and an end to the conflict in the Middle East, remain elusive,» Devlin said. «And the president seems on the verge of a war with Iran that would likely make an American pivot away from the Middle East unachievable by the end of his term.»
Epstein gave Trump an A.
Devlin gave Trump a C+.
U.S. economy
Central to Trump’s campaign was economic prosperity. Trump vowed to ease inflation and boost domestic energy production. Recent government data show inflation has indeed eased but that it remains a point of concern.
Trump has also pointed to tax cuts enacted under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping tax and spending law signed in July 2025, as a success tied to his agenda.
Epstein said the economy is «headed in the right track» but that Trump has not fully addressed the concerns of an «anxious public.»
Elizabeth Pipko, a Republican National Committee spokesperson, said economic growth under Trump has been «robust.»
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«Inflation has gone down, gas prices have fallen significantly, wages are rising, and the progress made in one year has far surpassed what anyone could have predicted,» Pipko said.
Pipko gave Trump an A.
Epstein gave Trump a B+.
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American forces operating in the Indian Ocean intercepted another fugitive tanker ship, the Department of War announced Tuesday.
The development comes after President Donald Trump announced a blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers going in and out of Venezuela in mid-December, as Washington increased its naval presence in the Caribbean to put pressure on now-former Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro.
The ship involved in Tuesday’s interdiction — the Bertha — was flagged by The New York Times as leaving Venezuela’s main oil port in early January following the U.S. military operation to capture Maduro.
«Overnight, U.S. forces conducted a right-of-visit, maritime interdiction and boarding of the Bertha without incident in the INDOPACOM area of responsibility,» the Department of War said on X. «The vessel was operating in defiance of President Trump’s established quarantine of sanctioned vessels in the Caribbean and attempted to evade.»
The Department of War announced on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, that U.S. forces intercepted the Bertha oil tanker. (Department of War)
«From the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean, we tracked it and stopped it. No other nation has the global reach, endurance, or will to enforce sanctions at this distance,» it added.
The Department of War said three boats that tried to flee the scene were captured.
«International waters are not a refuge for sanctioned actors. By land, air, or sea, our forces will find you and deliver justice,» it also said. «The Department of War will deny illicit actors and their proxies freedom of maneuver in the maritime domain.»
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The Department of War said the interdiction of Bertha unfolded in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. (Department of War)
U.S. forces previously intercepted the Veronica III oil tanker on Feb. 15 in the Indo-Pacific.
According to OpenSanctions, the Veronica III is listed on the U.S. Treasury Department’s Specially Designated Nationals sanctions list.
The Department of War said following the interdiction of Bertha that, «International waters are not a refuge for sanctioned actors.» (Department of War)
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That tanker, a large crude oil carrier built in 2006 and flagged in Panama, has been linked to the transport of hundreds of thousands of metric tons of sanctioned Iranian oil and is affiliated with a Chinese ship-management company that has also been sanctioned.
Fox News Digital’s Ashley Carnahan contributed to this report.
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