Most say crime is a major problem in America’s cities, but few support a federal takeover of police departments

Overall, 53% of Americans approve of how Trump is handling crime – higher than his overall job approval or approval on other issues.

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Few support punitive funding cuts to colleges and universities

Most of the public believes that colleges and universities make significant contributions to scientific and technological advancement and think their federal research funding should be maintained.

Most say gender is determined at birth

More people approve of Trump’s handling of transgender issues than his job performance overall. People are more likely to oppose than support public health insurance programs like Medicare or Medicaid covering gender-affirming medical treatments.

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Republicans remain positive about their party; Democrats are more self-critical

While both parties face criticism, more Democrats are critical than positive about the state of the party.

The public is skeptical about the effectiveness of DEI initiatives

Fewer people perceive racial discrimination against Black or Asian people compared with 2021. About one third of the public think DEI initiatives reduce discrimination against…

Young adults are leading the way in AI adoption

Six in 10 adults have ever used AI to search for information. People under 30 are more likely to use AI for a variety of…

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