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How popular is Donald Trump?
Silver Bulletin approval ratings for President Trump — and all presidents since Truman.
 • Nate Silver and Eli McKown-Dawson
How popular is the Iran War?
Silver Bulletin approval ratings for the ongoing conflict.
 • Nate Silver and Eli McKown-Dawson
Who’s ahead on the generic congressional ballot?
Our constantly-updating tracker of polls for the most important indicator in the race for Congress.
 • Nate Silver and Eli McKown-Dawson
2026 World Cup Predictions
Who will win the 2026 World Cup? Odds for all 48 teams and 104 matches, powered by 100,000 simulations from PELE, Silver Bulletin's new soccer model.
 • Nate Silver and Joseph George
PELE International Football Rankings âš½
What happens when you blend 150+ years of soccer history with player market values into a brand-new model? Rankings, ratings and match projections for…
 • Nate Silver and Joseph George
Why isn't the U.S. better at soccer?
Well, better at men's soccer. And can a World Cup at home finally be the breakthrough?
 • Nate Silver
Why can’t California count?
The Golden State needs to bring its vote counting into the 21st century.
 • Eli McKown-Dawson and Nate Silver
The Spurs are too young to flinch
Experience is supposed to matter in the NBA playoffs, but Victor Wembanyama and Dylan Harper didn't get the memo. Plus, our NBA Finals chat with special…
 • Joseph George and Nate Silver
Should Democrats panic about Platner?
Maine polls have a recent history of underrating Susan Collins and other Republicans.
 • Nate Silver

May 2026

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