Government and International Affairs

The public holds nuanced views on the role of religion in public schools

Fifty-eight percent of the public think it is okay for religious chaplains to provide support services in public schools. Around 4 in 10 feel teachers should be allowed to lead a class in prayer. Thirty-two percent think religion has too much influence on what children are taught in public schools and 38% think it has too little influence.

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Environment, Energy, and Resilience

Declines in public support for green and renewable energy

The public is not very confident in the federal government’s ability to deal with environmental and climate related issues.

Economics

Few want spending reductions on federal benefit programs

The public is generally supportive of increasing or upholding existing domestic spending by the federal government, but want less funding allocated to foreign aid.

Politics

Many hold unfavorable impressions of Musk and Tesla

Fifty-seven percent have an unfavorable impression of Elon Musk, and about half have a negative view of Tesla.

Politics

Most say the upcoming military parade is not a good use of government funds

Forty percent approve of the military parade honoring the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, and 60% say it is not a good use of government funds. Similar shares, about 3 in 10, feel the U.S. government spends too much or too little on the military overall.