President Trump's approval ticks up after Syria airstrike

Americans are mixed on how they think Trump should proceed in Syria.
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President Trump's overall approval rating has edged slightly upward following his airstrike against Syria last week, even as most respondents were unsure about escalating U.S. involvement. While 57 percent of Americans in a CBS News poll approved of the initial strike, just 18 percent want ground troops in the country and seven-in-10 believe Congress would need to authorize any further action.

Other polls similarly show Americans' uncertainty about involvement in Syria.

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Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.