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…

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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 President Trump is too extreme. Just over half say the Republican party is too extreme while just under half say…

Most blame President Trump for higher prices and are unhappy with how he is handling the economy

Seventy-one percent disapprove of how Trump is handling Iran while his approval on immigration remains steady at 39%.

Americans are increasingly concerned about the environmental consequences of AI

The public is also concerned about the impact of data centers on electricity prices, power outages, and water supply and supports policies regulating their development.

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