Americans are divided over U.S. role globally and whether international engagement can solve problems
There are differences by age in Americans’ attitudes about whether the U.S. should focus more on domestic problems or be more globally active.
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There are differences by age in Americans’ attitudes about whether the U.S. should focus more on domestic problems or be more globally active.
47% of U.S. adults say tensions between China and Taiwan are a very serious problem for the U.S., up 19 points since February 2021.
Ahead of President Joe Biden’s third State of the Union address Americans are focused on the health of the economy and immigration.
A majority of Americans say medication abortion should be legal, but there is a stark divide by age, religion and party affiliation.
In most places surveyed, more people name China’s influence as a major threat than any of the other geopolitical issues asked about.
Just 12% of Republicans and Republican leaners say dealing with climate change should be a top priority for the president and Congress.
If Congress passes the Oct. 1 deadline without either a new set of spending bills or a continuing resolution, nonessential operations would be forced to shut down.
The public is sharply divided along partisan lines on topics ranging from what should be taught in schools to how much influence parents should have over the curriculum.
Viktor Orban, who’s set to speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Texas, receives generally positive ratings from Hungarians.
About a third of Republicans (32%) say they would not like Donald Trump to remain a national political figure for many years to come.
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