Trump Loses Ground on Several Personal Traits as Approval Rating Slips
A majority of Americans (56%) say the overall level of ethics and honesty in the federal government has fallen over the course of Trump’s term.
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Trust in Government in Washington Remains Low
Only about a quarter of Americans say they trust the federal government to do the right thing all or most of the time.
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Most Say Adult Children Should Give Financial Help to Parents in Need
Fully 75% of the public says adult children have a responsibility to support elderly parents in need. Fewer say the same about a responsibility to aid grown children.
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Video: State of the Union 2013 and Public Opinion
Pew Research Center President Alan Murray talks with the Wall Street Journal’s Gerald Seib about President Obama’s State of the Union address and how it compares to the public’s priorities.
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Most Vietnamese Americans Celebrate the Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year is celebrated by more than nine-in-ten Vietnamese Americans. Overall, 68% of those in the largest Asian American groups say they celebrate the holiday.
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More Americans Prefer Elected Officials Who Compromise
The number of Americans who say they like elected officials who make compromises is up 10 points since 2011.
