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FILE – Elon Musk reacts as President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a rally ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Americans think the government is corrupt, inefficient and full of red tape — but they’re not sure that Elon Musk is the person to fix it

By Linley Sanders and The Associated Press

People watch the 60th Presidential Inauguration from Emancipation Hall, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. (Al Drago/Pool Photo via AP)

Do Americans support Trump’s Day 1 executive orders? Here’s what polling shows

By Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Linley Sanders, and others

Luigi Mangione, a suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is escorted by police, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

7 in 10 Americans say healthcare denials and insurance company profits carry some blame in CEO’s death

By Linley Sanders, Tom Murphy, and others

President-elect Donald Trump

A majority of Americans are not confident in Trump’s cabinet and military picks, new poll finds

By Linley Sanders, Meg Kinnard, and others

FILE – Supporters of former President Donald Trump with signs and t-shirts that read “Blacks for Trump” gather near the E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Federal Courthouse, Aug. 3, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, File)

Young Black and Latino men say they chose Trump because of the economy and jobs

By Matt Brown, Fernanda Figueroa, and others

Trump waves to a crowd.

Trump gained more women, Hispanic and Black voters in 2024

By Linley Sanders and The Associated Press

FILE – Rioters loyal to President Donald Trump storm the Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Almost half of U.S. voters are worried about violent attempts to overturn November election results

By Gary Fields, Ali Swenson, and others

FILE – This combination of photos shows Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, left, and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris during an ABC News presidential debate at the National Constitution Center, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Most Americans think the economy is bad but they’re split on whether Trump or Harris can fix it

By Steve Peoples, Linley Sanders, and others

This combination of photos shows Vice President Kamala Harris, left, on Aug. 7, 2024, and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump on July 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Americans see gender as bigger hurdle for Harris than Clinton

By Michelle L. Price, Linley Sanders, and others

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at the Israeli American Council National Summit, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Poll: Trump losing edge on economy, once a key strength

By Josh Boak, Linley Sanders, and others

Viewers gather to watch a debate between Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at the Angry Elephant Bar and Grill, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

A majority of Americans say they are limiting political news consumption for their mental health

By David Bauder, Linley Sanders, and others

Young women are becoming more liberal—and it’s turning them into a political force

By Linley Sanders, Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, and others

FILE – A spool of stickers rests on a table at a polling station during Massachusetts state primary voting, Sept. 3, 2024, in Newton, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Most Americans don’t trust AI, chatbots or search results to give them accurate election information

By Ali Swenson, Linley Sanders, and others

FILE – Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, arrive a campaign rally, July 20, 2024, in Grand Rapids, Mich. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

3-in-4 Americans say democracy is on the ballot in November

By Ali Swenson, Linley Sanders, and others

FILE – A person wipes sweat from their brow at Badwater Basin in Death Valley National Park, Calif., July 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Ty ONeil, File)

Personal Finance

7-in-10 Americans say extreme heat has driven up their electricity bills in the last year

By Isabella O'Malley, Linley Sanders, and others