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 ago (66% vs. 73%).

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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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AP-NORC America 250 Poll

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, just a third of the public believes the American Dream still exists. The poll reveals the country’s perspective on…

Most Jewish Americans think antisemitism is a serious problem that has escalated in recent years

Only 34% of Jewish adults feel safe as a Jewish person living in the United States today. And about 2 in 10 report being verbally…

Few Jewish adults feel supported by the major political parties or the president

Jewish adults express limited confidence in both major political parties' support for their community, with just 15% saying the Democratic Party supports them well and…

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