Government and International Affairs

Immigration continues to be a highly divisive issue

U.S. adults are more than twice as likely to say the number of immigrants allowed in the U.S. should be reduced rather than increased (44% vs. 20%). There is little public agreement on what immigration policies the government should prioritize.

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Approval of Biden’s foreign policy performance remains stable

Sixty-one percent of the public is concerned about China’s influence around the world, about the same as March 2022. Fewer people are now worried about Russia’s influence: 53% down from 64% last year.

Government and International Affairs

Continuing support for U.S. involvement a year into the war between Russia and Ukraine

Most adults still think the United States should play at least some role in the war. Support for specific interventions like supplying weapons to Ukraine is waning.

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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.

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2023: The Public’s Priorities and Expectations

The economy – and specifically inflation – are the public’s top policy priorities. Republicans cite immigration as their top concern, for Democrats, the most important issue is the environment and climate change.