Government and International Affairs

Half believe Israel’s military response in the Gaza Strip has gone too far

Public approval of Trump’s handling of the conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians dropped since March.

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Many believe poverty and homelessness are increasing and feel the government has a responsibility to address the issues

The public recognizes there are multiple causes of poverty and homelessness, and many say personal choices are a key contributor.

Civil Liberties and Security

Most say crime is a major problem in America’s cities, but few support a federal takeover of police departments

Overall, 53% of Americans approve of how Trump is handling crime – higher than his overall job approval or approval on other issues.

Economics

Food, housing, and health care costs are a source of major stress for many people

About half the public identify the cost of groceries as a major source of financial stress. Nearly 1 in 5 of them have used so-called Buy Now Play Later services to buy their groceries.

Politics

Republicans remain positive about their party; Democrats are more self-critical

While both parties face criticism, more Democrats are critical than positive about the state of the party.

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