Few voters see either the Republican Party or the Democratic Party as able to solve important problems or help people like them.

Sixty-eight percent of voters think that President Trump is too extreme. The Republican party is seen as too extreme by 55% while 45% say the same about the Democratic party.

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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…

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Most Americans have been affected by extreme heat this year

Extreme heat has impacted 90% of adults, up from 83% two years ago. However, fewer Americans believe climate change is happening compared with a year…

Trump’s approval on immigration remains steady

Three in 10 adults approve of the way ICE is enforcing immigration laws. Approval of President Trump's handling of immigration, the economy, and health care…

State of the Facts 2026

Public trust in information from the federal government has declined across a range of major issues compared with 2024.

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