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Trust in Government is Low, but Americans are United Around Investments in Technology

Despite generally low trust, Americans are confident that the federal government will play a role in bettering their lives, and support efforts to enhance data security.

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Fewer approve of Biden’s handling of the pandemic

President Biden’s approval ratings have dropped and pessimism about the outlook for the country grows.

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Most Americans say the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq were not worth fighting

The public is more concerned about the threat caused by domestic extremist groups than those from outside the country.

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Views on the Democratic Party’s Priorities, Leadership, and Future.

The public is skeptical about the state of politics in the country, yet Democrats are hopeful for the future of their party and its ability to handle key issues.