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Food, housing, and health care costs are a source of major stress for many people

About half the public identify the cost of groceries as a major source of financial stress. Nearly 1 in 5 of them have used so-called Buy Now Play Later services to buy their groceries.

Politics

Republicans remain positive about their party; Democrats are more self-critical

While both parties face criticism, more Democrats are critical than positive about the state of the party.

Science and Technology

Young adults are leading the way in AI adoption

Six in 10 adults have ever used AI to search for information. People under 30 are more likely to use AI for a variety of tasks, especially to brainstorm ideas.

Politics

Confidence in the Supreme Court is increasing, but so are concerns over its power

Sixty-seven percent have at least some confidence in the Supreme Court, up from 56% in July 2022 just after the Dobbs decision. Thirty-eight percent think the Court has too much power, up from 29% in April 2025.

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Food, housing, and health care costs are a source of major stress for many people

Republicans remain positive about their party; Democrats are more self-critical

Young adults are leading the way in AI adoption

Confidence in the Supreme Court is increasing, but so are concerns over its power