Media Insight Project Expands With New Partners

Northwestern University and the University of Maryland Join Ongoing Effort with the American Press Institute and the AP-NORC Center to Advance Research on News, Media, and Democracy April 15th, 2026 — The Media Insight Project, a collaboration of the American Press Institute and The Associated…

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Three-quarters of the public expect tariffs to increase consumer prices

Fifty-nine percent say Trump has gone too far when it comes to imposing new tariffs on other countries. Half of the public is worried about a possible recession in the coming months.

Few people support the daylight saving time system, and more want year-round light in the evenings

Only 12% favor the current system of changing the clocks twice a year. Fifty-six percent prefer daylight saving time all year and 42% prefer standard time.

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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…

More than half experienced extreme cold over the past five years

As a result of winter storms and freezing temperatures this year, 68% are receiving higher than usual electricity or gas bills.

A majority disapprove of how Trump is handling Greenland

Twenty-four percent of adults approve of Trump’s handling of Greenland; 72% disapprove.

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