The public is generally supportive of increasing or upholding existing domestic spending by the federal government, but want less funding allocated to foreign aid.
Forty-four percent of the public, including 65% of Catholics, hold a favorable opinion of the new pope. Few hold an unfavorable opinion, but many are unsure.
Forty percent approve of the military parade honoring the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, and 60% say it is not a good use of government funds. Similar shares, about 3 in 10, feel the U.S. government spends too much or too little on the military overall.
Although people do think individuals have some responsibility for assisting natural disaster victims, nearly all people expect federal and state governments to help, and 3 in 4 say the same about non-profits. Less than a quarter of adults have given money to help victims of recent hurricanes or the LA wildfires.
