Comparing how Americans and others around the world view the United States’ global role
Majorities in most countries say the U.S. does not promote peace and stability or consider other countries’ interests on policy matters.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
About a quarter (23%) of Americans say the economy is in excellent or good shape, and 45% expect conditions to be worse a year from now.
Ahead of the November election, voters overwhelmingly express the importance of several items related to voting access and the outcome of the election. Wide majorities of voters say it is very or somewhat important that: And while sizable majorities of supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump both view these objectives […]
With less than a month to go until Election Day, voters continue to express mostly negative opinions about the 2024 presidential campaign. Reflecting the closeness of the presidential race, the share of voters who think it is clear which candidate will win – which was already low in July – has edged lower. Harris and […]
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Among supporters of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, there continue to be wide gaps on cultural issues, the role of government and America’s place in the world.
☀️ Happy Thursday! The Briefing is your guide to the world of news and information. Sign up here! In today’s email: 🔥 Featured story A federal judge this week struck down a California law that restricted AI-generated video content, also known as deepfakes, related to elections. Elon Musk and X were part of the challenge to the […]