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71% of Americans Think US Is on the Wrong Track: NBC News Poll

President Donald Trump is playing defense and heading to typically red states like Kansas where Democrats are showing signs of progress. A new NBC News poll shows 71% of Americans believe the United States is on the wrong track. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.

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CBS News poll finds 66% disapprove of Trump's handling of the economyPressure is building on President Trump to address the cost of living, with Americans frustrated with his handling of the economy and rising prices. A new CBS News poll found that 70% say the president's policies are raising the cost of food and groceries, and 64% said the war in Iran is driving oil and gas prices much higher. Taurean Small has more.

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