Most see the federal shutdown as a problem and think there is plenty of blame to go around

Although the shutdown debate is focused on health care subsidies, 42% of Americans do not have an opinion about extending tax credits to those who purchase health care through the Affordable Care Act marketplace. However more favor extending the health care subsidies than oppose them.

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Six in 10 say it’s important to negotiate a permanent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and between Russia and Ukraine

About half disapprove of the way Trump is handling both conflicts.

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.

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More people are enjoying movies from the comfort of home

Three quarters of adults chose to stream a new movie at home instead of going to theater in the last year. Younger adults are more…

About half of the public believe the level of legal immigration to the U.S. should remain the same

There is less support among Republicans to reduce legal immigration compared with last year.

Pessimism about the direction of the country is growing among Republicans

Forty-nine percent of Republicans say things in the United States are heading the right direction down from 75% in June.

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