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In the wake of the Dobbs ruling, more Americans are citing abortion or women’s rights as priority issues

Abortion is named as a priority issue by Americans with opinions on both sides of the issue.

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Half of the public holds Trump responsible for the attack on the Capitol

Forty-eight percent say Donald Trump should be charged with a crime for his role in what happened at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 and 49% think he bears a great deal of responsibility for the riot.

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Views on semiautomatic weapons remain partisan

In a survey conducted primarily before the mass shootings in Buffalo, NY and Uvalde, TX, 51% favor a ban on semiautomatic weapons while 32% are opposed.

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Widespread Support for a U.S. Role in the War Between Russia and Ukraine

Americans continue to support sanctions on Russia, humanitarian aid, and weapons assistance to Ukraine, but fewer support sending government funds or deploying troops directly to Ukraine.