Civil Liberties and Security

To reduce gun violence, the public supports several gun control measures

Most adults remain in favor of universal background checks, red flag laws, and semi-automatic rifle bans.

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The public is divided on whether sacrificing some rights is needed to fight terrorism

Half the public feels it is never necessary to sacrifice civil liberties to prevent terrorism, and few consider warrantless government analysis of internet activities and communications an acceptable means for monitoring threats against the United States.

News and Media

Assessing the news media: trust, coverage, and threats to a free press

The public is worried about a variety of problems threatening a free press in the United States and around the world, though trust in the news media remains low.

Politics

Biden’s approval rating holds steady after discovery of classified documents

More Americans disapprove than approve of the way Biden handled the situation involving classified documents, but there was little change in his overall approval rating.

Civil Liberties and Security

Civil liberties and security: 20 years after 9/11

Americans have become less inclined to support trading civil liberties for security and most do not think the country is doing a good job protecting many rights and liberties.