Ahead of the midterms, most voters cite the economy and cost of living as top issues and favor political change
Eight in 10 voters want substantial change or total upheaval in how the country is run. Most are pessimistic about the state of U.S. politics, and nearly half express pessimism about the future of democracy in America.
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Americans and the News Media: What they do – and don’t – understand about each other
This study from The Media Insight Project, a collaboration between the American Press Institute and The AP-NORC Center, explores disconnects, and common ground, between the public and journalists about the media’s priorities and practices.
Trust in Trump’s decision making on the use of military force overseas is low
Fifty-six percent of the public has little or no trust in Trump’s judgment regarding the use of military force overseas. Still, 80% continue to be at least moderately concerned about the direct threat of Iran’s nuclear program to…