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State of the Union 2026: Where Americans stand on key issues facing the nation
Ahead of the State of the Union, here’s a look at U.S. public opinion on key policy issues, drawn from recent Pew Research Center surveys.
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Americans are divided on next steps for U.S. in Venezuela
Americans also have relatively low confidence in President Donald Trump to make wise decisions about U.S. policy toward Venezuela.
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A Year Into Trump’s Second Term, Americans’ Views of the Economy Remain Negative
Most Americans continue to hold negative views of the U.S. economy, as has been the case for the last six years.
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Confidence in Trump Dips, and Fewer Now Say They Support His Policies and Plans
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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What the data says about Affordable Care Act health insurance exchanges
Only about 6.9% of the total U.S. population buys health insurance through the Affordable Care Act exchanges.
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Younger Americans are less likely than others to support an active role for the U.S. in world affairs
Overall, 53% of Americans say it is extremely or very important for the U.S. to take an active role in world affairs.
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Growing shares say the Trump administration is doing ‘too much’ to deport immigrants in the U.S. illegally
Overall, 50% of adults disapprove of the Trump administration’s approach to immigration, including 36% who strongly disapprove.
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Most Americans say government has a responsibility to ensure health care coverage
Most Americans (66%) say the federal government has a responsibility to make sure all Americans have health care coverage.
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As Democrats’ anger spikes, Americans’ feelings about the federal government grow more polarized
Frustration is common across the political spectrum regardless of which party holds the presidency.
