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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters outside the White House in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 27, 2026. (Kyle Mazza/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Only 27% of Americans say they support all or most of Trump’s policies – down since last year, with the change coming entirely among Republicans.

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short readsJan 24, 2011

Public’s State of the Union: Look for Work

Asked which of 22 issues should be a priority for President Obama and Congress, the economy and jobs were by far Americans’ top choices.
reportJan 19, 2011

No Shift Toward Gun Control After Tucson Shootings

The public remains divided — and deeply so along party lines — on the issue of gun control and gun rights. Most Americans say tragic events like the shooting are just the isolated acts of troubled individuals, and not a reflection of broader problems in American society.
reportJan 18, 2011

How can I tell if an “average” is a mean or a median?

Senior research staff answer questions from readers relating to all the areas covered by our seven projects, ranging from polling techniques and findings, to media, technology, religious, demographic and global attitudes trends.
short readsJan 18, 2011

China Top Economic Power

Nearly half of U.S. adults now say that China is the world’s top economic power.
short readsJan 18, 2011

Stoning Adulterers

About eight-in-ten Muslims in Egypt and Pakistan endorse the stoning of people who commit adultery.
short readsJan 18, 2011

Pakistanis Say Suicide Bombings Never Justified

The view that suicide attacks against civilians are never justified is most widespread in Pakistan and Turkey, where 80% and 77%, respectively, share this opinion.
reportJan 18, 2011

Social Side of the Internet

The internet is having a wide-ranging impact on Americans’ engagement with civic, social and religious organizations, as groups and their members use digital tools — such as Facebook and Twitter — to bind themselves together and pursue goals.
short readsJan 14, 2011

Good Dads

Being a good father is ranked as the most important trait of a good husband/partner by nearly everyone.
short readsJan 14, 2011

Mom the Good Homemaker

Being good at household chores is ranked at the bottom of a list of important traits for a good wife/partner.
short readsJan 14, 2011

Limbaugh Listeners are NRA Supporters

Fully 76% of Rush Limbaugh’s regular listeners say they support the NRA whereas only 13% of regular New York Times readers say the same.

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