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4 hours ago
- Business
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Majority of Americans disapprove of Trump's second term — what new PA poll shows
A majority of Americans said they disapprove of President Donald Trump's second term — with even some Republicans hitting the president — as immigration remains his strongest policy issue. A new NBC News Decision Desk Poll, conducted along with SurveyMonkey, found that 45% of Americans approve of the way Trump is handling his job as president, while 55% disapprove. Those figures remain unchanged from an NBC News survey in April. Trump's rating differs along party lines. Large turnout at Bucks No Kings protest: 'No Kings' protest outside Bucks County congressman's office draws 1,800 protesters Among Republicans, 89% approve of the president's second term in office, compared to 8% of Democrats and 35% of independents. Approximately 12% of Republicans said they disapprove of the president's job, compared to 92% of Democrats and 65% of independents. Republicans were five percentage points less likely to report that they strongly support the president's administration compared to the survey results from April. Much of that shift came from respondents who said they identify as part of the president's "Make America Great Again," aka MAGA, movement. The latest survey was conducted among 19,410 adults nationwide between May 30 and June 10. It has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.1 percentage points. Know your rights with ICE: ICE officers are working in Bucks County. Here are your rights if questioned According to Rasmussen Reports national polling, Trump has dropped 1 percentage point to 52% approval rating as of June 16 compared to the previous week. His approval ratings this month have hovered between 50% and 53%. The latest Quantus Insights poll shows Trump's job approval at 48%, roughly the same as earlier this month, versus a 49% disapproval rate which is up 1 percentage point among 1,000 registered voters surveyed. The president is underwater on economic topics, with 42% of voters believing the country is moving in the right direction and Trump is handling the economy well, while 53% disagree on those points. RealClear Polling, which encompasses the average of 15 different pollsters, including all of those mentioned above, shows that Trump's overall favorability is 46.5% with 50.5% who disapprove. These numbers have improved since his lows at the end of April, when it reached a 52.4% disapproval rating and 45.1% favorable approval rating. According to the most recent Civiqs polls, updated as of June 13, Trump's approval ratings remained below water in the Keystone State with 52% disapproving of the president compared with 45% who approve. An additional 4% were "unsure." The ratings are roughly the same as they were as of May 15 when the spread was 52% disapproving and 44% approving of the president. Trump has focused much of his presidency on advancing his immigration agenda, including deporting thousands of migrants to countries such as Colombia, Mexico and El Salvador. During his 2024 campaign, the sweeping deportations became his signature promise to voters. Now, Trump is leading on the issue. According to the survey, 51% of Americans approve Trump's handling of border security and immigration, while 49% disapprove. The latest Quantus Insights survey showed that 52% of 1,000 voters surveyed approve of Trumps immigration actions including deportations, while 46% disapprove. The survey was conducted as Trump sent National Guard troops to quell protests against immigration enforcement in the Los Angeles area against the wishes of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat. Additional protests against the Trump administration's immigration actions have broken out across the country. On the economy, approximately 45% of Americans reported that "their personal financial situation" is about the same as it was last year, and 34% said it has gotten worse. Approximately 21% said their finances have improved over the last year, results that didn't see a major shift from NBC's survey in April. Jo Ciavaglia of and the Bucks County Courier Times contributed to this story. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Majority disapproves of Trump, but he leads on immigration: new poll
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- General
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Setting off Fourth of July fireworks? Here's how to celebrate safely in PA, Bucks County
Summer is in full swing and with the Fourth of July right around the corner, the night skies across Bucks County will soon be illuminated with fireworks big and small. But if you're planning on celebrating at home, its important to know the law in Pennsylvania. The National Fire Protection Association reports that fireworks started 31,302 fires in 2022 and caused $109 million in property damage. In 2023, fireworks were also involved in 9,700 emergency room injuries, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, with children younger than 15 accounting for nearly one third of fireworks injuries. Here's what you need to know about buying, handling and enjoying fireworks this year: Pennsylvanians can buy and use "Class C" or consumer-grade fireworks like firecrackers, Roman candles and bottle rockets that contain a maximum of 50 milligrams of explosive material, according to the Pennsylvania State Police. Larger "display fireworks" are only to be used by professionals with a municipal permit. Anyone over the age of 18 can purchase, possess and use consumer-grade fireworks in Pennsylvania. Consumer fireworks do not include ground and hand-held sparklers and other novelties which are not restricted. Consumer fireworks in Pennsylvania are sold by retailers in stand-alone, permanent structures licensed by the Department of Agriculture. They can also be purchased online but they must be delivered to a licensed, permanent structure. The Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner has provided a list of tips to help keep you and your friends and family safe this summer: Don't use fireworks while consuming alcohol, illegal drugs or medication that can cause impairment. Keep a bucket of water, hose or fire extinguisher nearby in case of an emergency. Keep fireworks away from young children. Sparklers are the No. 2 cause of fireworks-related visits to the ER, according to the Pennsylvania Office of State Fire Commissioner. Soak spent and unused fireworks in a bucket of water before throwing them away. Wear eye protection and don't handle fireworks directly once lit. Never light fireworks inside pr near other people or buildings. Only light one firework at a time. Don't handle or attempt to relight a failed firework. Wait 5-10 minutes and then place duds in a bucket of water. Lacey Latch is the development reporter for the Bucks County Courier Times and The Intelligencer. She can be reached at LLatch@ This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Are fireworks legal in PA? What to know before setting off fireworks
Yahoo
a day ago
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Bensalem woman charged with attempting a purrfect crime. Her cat-astrophic mistake
What started as a purrfect crime ended in a cat-astrophy for a Bensalem woman. Madina Sherkulova is facing felony retail theft charges after police allege she smuggled a nearly $600 kitten out of a pet store. Bensalem police responded June 21 to the Pet Plus in the 1300 block of Bristol Pike for a report of a kit-napping. For Subscribers: Our latest Unclaimed More of Bucks, Montgomery counties' youngest unclaimed dead find final resting place An employee reported that an orange and white British Shorthair kitten — valued at $595 —was stolen from her in-store enclosure sometime before 11 a.m., according to a probable cause affidavit. When police reviewed store surveillance they saw a woman carrying an oversized black shoulder bag enter the cat enclosure shortly after 10 a.m. Less than 30 seconds later she walked out. Police allege that the 45-year-old Sherkulova smuggled the cat out of the store in her handbag, a shoplifting technique she has allegedly used before, police said. As it turned out, police recognized the suspected cat-napper as Sherkulova — who has prior retail theft convictions — had an active arrest warrant for two felony charges, according to the affidavit. In the earlier case, police allege Sherkulova stole $50 worth of cleaning supplies last August from a Home Depot also in the 1300 block of Bristol Pike. She allegedly concealed the items in a large purse. After identifying Sherkulova as a suspect, Bensalem police went to her home where they found a kitten matching the one reported stolen, the affidavit said. Police confirmed the feline was the stolen cat by checking its microchip. Sherkulova was arraigned before District Judge Michael Gallagher on the new felony retail theft charge and felony charges of retail theft and receiving stolen property from the 2024 incident. She was transferred to Bucks County Correctional Center in lieu of $150,000 bail on the 2025 incident and $75,000 on the 2024 incident. She had no legal representation listed on the docket, as of Thursday. Reporter Jo Ciavaglia can be reached at jciavaglia@ This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Bucks County woman accused of stealing $600 cat from pet store
CBS News
3 days ago
- CBS News
Suspect in Oxford Valley Mall shooting seen on video; victim released from hospital, police say
Police in Middletown Township, Bucks County, are still searching for a shooter who injured a man outside the Oxford Valley Mall last week – but investigators have found images showing the shooter before the incident. The shooting happened around 5 p.m. Thursday, June 19, led to the evacuation and temporary closure of the mall. Police believed the shooter and the victim, a 25-year-old man from Trenton, New Jersey, knew each other. Middletown Township Police Police posted a video and still photos on their Facebook page Monday night, showing the suspect running from the SEPTA bus stop near the JCPenney store and heading toward the location of the old Boscov's building near the new Atlee Square apartments. Before that, the suspected shooter was seen talking on his phone by the water fountain between JCPenney and the One Oxford Valley Building, according to police. Anyone who recognizes the man should contact Middletown Township police. The victim has since been released from a local hospital and is recovering from a gunshot wound in his left arm. Middletown Township Police
CBS News
7 days ago
- Health
- CBS News
Pennsylvania family who stayed at Ronald McDonald house shares their continued message of hope
Bucks County family who stayed at the Ronald McDonald house shares their continued message of hope Bucks County family who stayed at the Ronald McDonald house shares their continued message of hope Bucks County family who stayed at the Ronald McDonald house shares their continued message of hope "Sarah's Painting" was created in a hospital bed by a 9-year-old going through chemotherapy. Michael Pulaski said his daughter, Sarah, loved to paint. "Which was kind of news to us, and she was actually pretty good!" Michael Pulaski said with a chuckle and smile. "It meant something to her, so it meant something to us." Now this picture is taking on a bigger meaning. "Sarah's Painting" CBS News Philadelphia. "It's been, for years, my method of communicating with the world," Sarah's brother, Ryan Pulaski, said. The 22-year-old college student is in the process of making an album. His first single was released Friday, on what would be Sarah's 25th birthday. "In Sarah's Painting, I see visions of life it should be," he sings in the song called "Sarah's Painting." It's inspired by the colorful brush strokes frozen in time. "I feel exceptionally called to create art, and it is only because I had, I have this wonderful sister who was an artist herself, that I was able to find my own voice," Ryan Pulaski said. Pulaski family. In 2010, CBS News Philadelphia caught Sarah's infectious smile on camera while walking the halls of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She talked with us about a Ronald McDonald house family room for the telethon. "When we first met you, it was actually a stressful but promising time, because Sarah was in her first portions of treatment, and she was doing well," Michael Pulaski said. The pre-teen from Richboro went into remission, but later relapsed. At 11 years old, she died after a brave, long battle with leukemia. "This is my absolute favorite picture of the two of them together," Michael Pulaski said, pointing at a photo of Ryan and Sarah. Pulaski family. It's an unbreakable sibling bond — shining through photos, "Sarah's Painting," and now Ryan's song. "She'd probably tell me, I still can't sing," Ryan Pulaski said with a laugh. He continued, "But I think she would love it and be supportive all the same." As for the sibling's dad, "There aren't words, and I'm just proud." The Pulaski family said this story — it's one full of hope, to show others, a picture is worth a thousand words, a thousand memories and a love that lasts a thousand lifetimes. "I think if my 22-year-old son, who's had a probably a more difficult journey than I have, can find hope and joy, then I think the rest of us can too," Michael Pulaski said.
