For many years, a significant number of Americans have felt their incomes are not keeping pace with inflation. They continue to believe President Trump is not giving sufficient attention to this issue.

Both political parties are facing criticism regarding their handling of the cost of living. A substantial portion of the population views Republican policies as detrimental rather than beneficial. This sentiment is linked to President Trump’s low approval ratings concerning inflation, as those who feel financially strained by his policies often align with this belief.

Comparatively, Democrats are seen more favorably, though their policies are only perceived as helpful by one-third of the populace. Their overall impact is slightly negative when compared to Republicans in terms of relief on cost of living.

Regarding immigration, Trump and Republicans have a slight advantage over Democrats when considered jointly. However, approval for the administration’s deportation program has waned during the term, closely tied to public views.

While Republican views are concentrated among their base, they rate President Trump higher on immigration handling compared to inflation.

Democrats are perceived as not prioritizing long-term citizens’ interests over recent immigrants, presenting another challenge.

Confidence in U.S. election and voting procedures remains unchanged following Mr. Trump’s recent address. Bipartisan support exists for requiring photo ID for voting. Most Americans prefer state-level control over election processes rather than federal oversight.

Looking ahead to next year’s Congress, more voters favor Democrats over Republicans, a typical trend for parties outside the White House during midterms. The impact of this preference will become clearer as the election approaches.

This CBS News/YouGov survey included 2,193 U.S. adults interviewed from July 22-24, 2026. The sample represents national demographics based on the U.S. Census American Community Survey and Current Population Survey. The margin of error is ±2.7 points.

Toplines: CBS News poll on political parties, cost of living June 22-24