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Democrats prepare to take Congress as GOP grapples with stunning losses

Source: CBS NewsNovember 5, 2026 at 7:23 AM

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President Trump Job Approval

Approve36.5

Disapprove62.0

Disapprove +25.5

2 recent polls • through Oct 6 • updated Nov 5, 4:00 AM EST

FavorableUnfavorableSpread

Republican Party43.150.8-7.7

Democratic Party51.442.5+8.9

Modeled estimate • proprietary Breakn News model • updated Nov 5, 4:00 AM EST

Democrats50.1

Republicans42.7

Democrats +7.4

7 recent polls • through Nov 2 • updated Nov 5, 4:00 AM EST

FavorableUnfavorableSpread

Donald Trump39.857.8-18.0

JD Vance40.949.8-8.9

Donald Trump: 8 polls through Aug 24 • JD Vance: 8 polls through Aug 24 • updated Nov 5, 4:00 AM EST

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30-year fixed7.24%

15-year fixed6.60%

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