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reportAug 6, 2026
While 68% see the death penalty as morally justified for those committing murder, 59% say it doesn't deter serious crimes - and there are wide partisan gaps on both questions.
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short readsAug 6, 2026
Trump's job approval sits at 34%, lower than most recent presidents at comparable points, with a partisan gap of 78 percentage points.
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short readsAug 6, 2026
The U.S. Senate has had 43 appointed members since 1990, and 27 of them (63%) have run to keep their seat.
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short readsAug 5, 2026
Just over half of Americans are confident the 2026 midterms will be fair.
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short readsJul 30, 2026
Half of Americans currently hold an unfavorable opinion of the Supreme Court, while roughly as many view the court favorably.
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short readsJul 28, 2026
Most Americans support term limits, campaign spending caps, and Electoral College reform, but achieving these changes likely would require amending one of the world's hardest constitutions to change.
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short readsJul 27, 2026
Canadians and Mexicans also now view Chinese President Xi Jinping more positively than Trump, even as relatively few people in both countries have confidence in the two leaders.
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short readsJul 21, 2026
In 16 middle-income countries surveyed, many people are unsure how U.S. humanitarian aid cuts will affect them, though those with opinions lean negative.
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short readsJul 21, 2026
U.S. foreign aid fell to its lowest inflation-adjusted level in over two decades in fiscal 2025, dropping to $47.3 billion - more than $24 billion less than the prior year.
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short readsJul 16, 2026
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum remains popular, but her favorability has dropped to 64%. Views of the economy and democracy are also declining.