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About half of the public believe the level of legal immigration to the U.S. should remain the same

There is less support among Republicans to reduce legal immigration compared with last year.

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Pessimism about the direction of the country is growing among Republicans

Forty-nine percent of Republicans say things in the United States are heading the right direction down from 75% in June.

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.

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.

Younger Generations

Younger adults are less engaged with U.S. politics

While 9 in 10 older adults say voting is very important, only 6 in 10 young adults agree. Younger adults are half as likely than older adults to follow U.S. politics closely.

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