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January 2, 2025

Worries Remain High About Government Spying on Americans

Voter concerns about domestic surveillance have not decreased, as the nation prepares for a new administration under President-elect Donald Trump.

January 1, 2025

Biden Approval Reaches 45% in December

When tracking President Biden’s job approval on a daily basis, people sometimes get so caught up in the day-to-day fluctuations that they miss the bigger picture...

December 30, 2024

Most Voters Doubt They’ll Live to See a Balanced Budget

As Congress continues its habit of deficit spending, voters overwhelmingly prefer a balanced federal budget, but most have lost hope that it will happen in their lifetime.

December 27, 2024

Speaker Johnson’s Favorability Declines

Fewer voters now have a positive opinion of House Speaker Mike Johnson.

December 26, 2024

57% Favor FBI Probe of Liz Cheney

A majority of voters want former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney to answer for her role in the committee that investigated the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

December 26, 2024

Most Favor Confirming RFK Jr. Nomination

A majority of voters support Senate confirmation for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., picked by President-elect Donald Trump to be the next Secretary of Health and Human Services.

December 24, 2024

41% Blame Mental Health for Mass Shootings

In the wake of last week’s shooting at Christian school in Wisconsin, a plurality of voters see mental health as a leading factor in such crimes.

December 23, 2024

UFOs? Many Not Sure About New Jersey Drone Sightings

Americans have different ideas about reports that swarms of unidentified drones are flying over New Jersey.

December 20, 2024

Most Voters Expect Senate Confirmation for Trump’s Cabinet Picks

Regardless of how they view President-elect Donald Trump’s choices in staffing his incoming administration, a majority of voters think the Senate will confirm his Cabinet picks.

December 19, 2024

Voters Slightly More Confident Trump and Congress Can Work Together

A majority of voters are optimistic that President-elect Donald Trump will be able to work better with Congress than President Joe Biden did.

December 18, 2024

27% View CEO’s Murder as ‘Understandable’

Most voters condemn the recent murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and consider it likely the crime could inspire “copycat” killings.

December 17, 2024

Fewer Voters View U.N. Favorably

The United Nations has suffered a significant decline in the eyes of American voters in recent years.

December 16, 2024

COVID Cover-Up? Voters Are Suspicious

Now that a court has ordered the release of COVID-19 vaccine trials, most voters suspect there’s been a cover-up.

December 13, 2024

Syria Raises Concern for Many Voters

The overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s dictatorship in Syria could give way to rule by Islamic radicals, most American voters believe.

December 12, 2024

Is Trump Seeking Retribution or Accountability?

Donald Trump was elected president after a campaign during which he frequently said that various officials, including Nancy Pelosi and Joe Biden, should be prosecuted and punished for wrongdoing. Voters are divided over what it would mean if Trump keeps those promises.

December 11, 2024

58% Disapprove of Pardon for Hunter Biden

President Joe Biden’s decision to issue a blanket pardon to his son Hunter Biden has tarnished the president’s legacy, most voters believe.

December 10, 2024

Kamala Harris 2028? Not a Good Idea, Most Voters Say

Even though most voters don’t blame Kamala Harris for Democrats losing the 2024 election, they also don’t think she’s the best choice for Democrats in the next election.

December 9, 2024

Pam Bondi: Trump’s AG Pick Big Winner With GOP Voters

Donald Trump’s choice of Pam Bondi to be America’s next Attorney General gets a very positive reaction from Republican voters.

December 6, 2024

Yes, Trump Has a Mandate, Most Voters Believe

Winning both the popular vote and the Electoral College makes the 2024 election a mandate for Donald Trump to implement his policy agenda, according to a majority of voters.

December 5, 2024

GOP Voters Strongly Back Hegseth

Donald Trump’s choice of Pete Hegseth as the next Secretary of Defense has ignited fierce opposition, but Republican voters overwhelmingly think Hegseth deserves Senate confirmation.