Welcome back. The NBC News Decision Desk is out with a new poll this morning. And here to take us inside the numbers is NBC News chief data analyst, the great Steve Cornaki.Thanks for being here, Steve. What do you have. Hey, thanks Christie.Good morning. So, take a look. Our decision desk poll.And again, we're looking at all adults here. This is voters and potential voters casting a wide net. We ask about President Trump's job performance, a 43% approval rating.That's what we find in this poll. And of cour ...

Political Analysis - Democrats' inability to constrain the president or communicate effectively angers their base [1] - Voters favor Republicans on key issues like crime and immigration [1]

Emergency Powers & Executive Overreach - The discussion centers on concerns that President Trump is abusing emergency powers by falsely declaring emergencies to expand executive authority [2][3][5] - The volume of emergency declarations under Trump's presidency is notably high compared to past presidents [4][5] - A key example is the declaration of a trade deficit as an emergency, which is viewed as a misuse of presidential power [6][7] Legal & Constitutional Implications - The Supreme Court's potential review of these emergency declarations is critical, particularly regarding the tariff emergency [6][9][19] - The court's deference to executive power, especially concerning Trump, raises concerns about the checks and balances on presidential authority [8][19] - Statutory interpretation, as seen in the Alien Enemies Act case, suggests the court may limit Trump's emergency powers if no actual emergency exists [10] Societal Impact & Authoritarianism Concerns - The use of emergency powers on immigration, including the border wall and actions in Los Angeles, is highlighted as potentially manufactured emergencies [11][12][13][14] - Concerns are raised about the potential for authoritarianism, drawing comparisons to Victor Orban, and the critical nature of the next few months in determining the direction of democracy [17][18][19] - The potential consequences if the Supreme Court defers to Trump's declarations, allowing for unchecked executive power, are significant [19][20]

RT Kaizen D. Asiedu (@thatsKAIZEN)It’s not racist to oppose mass immigration - even if you’re white. https://t.co/0p9zSdeF7r ...

Instead of arresting the violent criminals, the police in Britain are told to arrest people who tell the truth on social media …Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator):London is worse than MSM is portraying it to be. Mass immigration is destroying Europe https://t.co/JcPvX2F8No ...

Political Landscape - Populist Geert Wilders aims to prioritize immigration in the upcoming Netherlands election [1] - Housing is the primary concern for voters in the Netherlands election [1] Ideological Stance - Geert Wilders views Islam as a "dangerous and violent ideology" rather than a religion [1]

Policy & Economy - Discussed bitcoin, interest rates, geopolitics, power production, immigration, home affordability, and wealth inequality with Congressman Jim Himes [1]

Keir Starmer needs to navigate acknowledging genuine public fears about immigration without inflaming prejudice, writes Martin Ivens (via @opinion) https://t.co/HFbnz0cGCv ...

All of my life, 50 years I've been here, I've never been harassed by border patrol on this side of the border like this. This is outrageous. Why are we not allowed to be here.Because we're not white. Our skin doesn't match. That's George Doyles.He and his wife are from Imperial Valley and they love to camp. So, when they were headed up to a dental specialist in North County on Wednesday, they decided to explore Hakumba and this area around Boulevard. They headed up this road to see if they could find a camp ...

Economy & Labor Statistics - The independence of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) from political pressure is crucial for reliably reporting job numbers [1] - An investigation into the firing of the BLS commissioner is warranted, considering potential weaponization of the agency [1] - Tariffs are impacting working families across the country, costing them $2400 per year [1] Immigration Policy - The focus should be on modernizing immigration programs and addressing the situation of long-term undocumented residents [1] - Concerns exist regarding the arrest, detention, and deportation policies targeting individuals who are critical to the economy and do not have violent criminal convictions [1] Redistricting & Political Strategy - Republicans are accused of trying to "rig the system" through redistricting to maintain power [1] - California may respond to Texas' redistricting with its own map to boost Democratic seats [1] - The ideal scenario is for Texas to stand down from redistricting efforts [2] Democratic Party Dynamics - There are internal clashes within the Democratic party regarding support for bills funding police departments [5][6] - The Trump administration is accused of withholding funds from Democratic states and cities [8] - Kamala Harris' decision not to run for California governor in 2028 leaves the door open for a potential presidential run [9][10] International Affairs - The situation in Gaza is a humanitarian crisis, and Israel needs to do more to address it [16] - The US should focus on the humanitarian piece and move policy and investments accordingly [18] - Israel faces constant threats from Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Iran [18]