"Washington's Chaos Fuels Americans' Dim Outlook on Politics"

Americans across party lines, races, ages, and geographic locations are expressing deep dissatisfaction with the state of politics in Washington, D.C. Recent events such as the narrowly averted government shutdown and leadership coup in the Republican-controlled House have only reinforced their cynicism and pessimism. Despite significant efforts by the White House and Congress to address various issues, including infrastructure, climate change, and student debt, voters feel disconnected from political leaders and believe they are more focused on workplace drama than serving the people. A survey conducted by the Pew Research Center found that a majority of Americans feel exhausted when thinking about politics, and trust in the federal government is at a record low. Many voters are disenchanted with both major parties and are yearning for new leadership.