Fewer want the U.S. to take an active role in global affairs

Forty-five percent of adults want the U.S. to take a less active role in global affairs, up from 33% in September 2025. Half believe the U.S. intervention in Venezuela will help stop the flow of illegal drugs into the country.

In The News

The Latest

2026: The public’s priorities and expectations

The American public’s priorities for the government in 2026 span a wide variety of issues from economic and personal finance issues to policy areas like…

Gift cards and cash are viewed as more appropriate holiday gifts than second-hand items or regifting

About a third of the public celebrates the season by wearing festive holiday attire, leaving up decorations past January 1st, and giving gifts to their…

Affordability concerns are driving holiday belt-tightening

About half say they’re cutting back on non-essential shopping and delaying big purchases this holiday season.

Seeing the numbers