| Harris Holds Slim Edge Over Trump | Harris leads Trump by 2–3 points nationally; swing states remain close. |
| Republicans Get Most Blame for Shutdown | 38% blame Republicans, 31% both parties, 27% Democrats for the shutdown. |
| Strong Support to Extend ACA Tax Credits | Nearly 8 in 10 Americans support extending Affordable Care Act tax credits. |
| Consumer Confidence Holds Steady | Consumer Sentiment Index stable at 53.4 in August. |
| Job Market Fears Intensify | Americans show rising concern about unemployment and potential job losses. |
| Majority Fear More Extreme Weather | 58% expect worsening extreme weather; 30% report experiencing one recently. |
| Public Sees AI as Job Killer | Two-thirds believe artificial intelligence will cut more jobs than it creates. |
| Broad Support for Medicaid Funding | 84% call Medicaid essential; 70% oppose cuts to its funding. |
| Stein Leads Robinson in NC Governor Race | Josh Stein (D) leads Mark Robinson (R) 46%–42% in North Carolina. |
| Democrats Hold Razor-Thin National Edge | Generic ballot polling: Democrats 46.0%, Republicans 45.7%. |
