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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 the same about the Democratic party.

Politics

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%.

Environment, Energy, and Resilience

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.

Government and International Affairs

State of the Facts 2026

Public trust in information from the federal government has declined across a range of major issues compared with 2024.

Environment, Energy, and Resilience

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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Few voters see either the Republican Party or the Democratic Party as able to solve important problems or help people like them

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

Americans are increasingly concerned about the environmental consequences of AI

State of the Facts 2026

Most Americans have been affected by extreme heat this year