Presidents have a variety of ways to communicate with the press and public. They can speak publicly at news conferences, write editorials in newspapers, give interviews on and off the record, use deliberate “leaks” of information and much more. Each President also uses these avenues differently, and different Presidents combine them in ways that are unique to them.
More than half of Americans say they follow news about the 2020 presidential candidates very closely or fairly closely, but a large percentage of people also say they have seen inaccurate election-related information. In addition, about a quarter of Americans have heard friends or family members share information about the candidates that they think is mostly made up.
Amid a backdrop of skyrocketing prices, stagnating wages and heavy social security payments, Americans say the most important issue facing the country is economic hardship. They also rank rising smog, wildfires, water pollution and a lack of affordable health care as major concerns.
A new report from Congress says the federal agency responsible for the nation’s environmental protection is overdue for a complete review. It comes on the heels of a report highlighting how a lack of funding has hampered efforts to tackle climate change and other national challenges.
Amid questions about his financial dealings and sex crimes, the president deflected with attacks on Democratic leaders and long-held accusations about his rivals. Meanwhile, a House panel seeks testimony from Ghislaine Maxwell, an associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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