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Americans generally agree about politics with the people closest to them — and don't talk politics much with people they disagree with
About three-quarters of partnered Americans say they and their partner completely or mostly agree about politics.
about 14 hours agoArticle
How well do Americans remember who was president during major recent events?
Many Americans have trouble recalling who was president during major events that happened in the past 25 years, though there are some particularly memorable exceptions — especially the September 11 terrorist attacks and the passage of the Affordable Care Act.
about 20 hours agoArticle
Which forms of protests are Americans most and least likely to find acceptable?
Democrats are more likely than Republicans to find many acts of protest acceptable, and they are also more likely to have engaged in many of these acts themselves.
about 20 hours agoArticle
The U.S. Navy deployment near Venezuela has become even less popular in the past month
Americans are divided about whether the U.S. strikes have been legal and whether the government has presented evidence that the targets have been drug smugglers.
about 21 hours agoArticle
YouGov surveys of gubernatorial elections in Virginia and New Jersey show leads for Spanberger and Sherrill
In Virginia, 55% favor Spanberger, 41% Earle-Sears, and 4% are undecided. In New Jersey, Democrat Mikie Sherrill holds a 51% to 42% lead over Republican Jack Ciattarelli, with 1% favoring other candidates and 5% undecided.
1 day agoArticle
A new low for Trump approval, government spending, institutional trust, No Kings, and daylight time: October 24 - 27, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers a new low for Trump's job approval in his second term, government spending, possible Trump pardons, trust in institutions, No Kings protests, and the changing of clocks
3 days agoArticle
Where do Americans think Trump has been getting more support or opposition than expected in his second term?
Many Americans believe Republicans in Congress and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have been more supportive of Trump than they expected those entities to be.
4 days agoArticle
What Americans think about the East Wing demolition
Almost twice as many Americans strongly or somewhat disapprove of demolishing the East Wing as approve of it (54% vs. 28%).
5 days agoArticle
Most Americans react negatively when shown three AI-generated videos posted by President Trump
Only around one-third of Americans say they've seen a recent AI-generated video posted by Trump depicting himself dropping sewage out of a fighter jet onto protesters, but once shown the video, 70% of Americans say they disapprove of it.
8 days agoArticle
Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas war, Argentina, drug smuggling, and the government shutdown: October 17 - 20, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers a new high in support for military aid to Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas peace deal, an Argentina bailout, drug smuggling, and the shutdown
11 days agoArticle
Is there a war in American cities?
One-third of Americans who believe there is a war or conflict in U.S. cities say that the government is mostly to blame for creating the situation.
15 days agoArticle
The shutdown, Donald Trump approval, ICE, the economy, the DOJ, and conversion therapy: October 10 - 13, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers who's being blamed for the shutdown, Trump approval, ICE, economic sentiment, the DOJ, and conversion therapy
18 days agoArticle
Comparing Donald Trump’s first and second terms as president
Majorities say that compared with his first term, during Trump’s second term as president there have been increases in immigration enforcement actions, use of military force domestically, and political violence.
23 days agoArticle
What do Americans think about Trump and Hegseth's meeting with the generals and admirals?
72% of Americans are more likely to use the term "Department of Defense" while only 18% are more likely to use "Department of War."
25 days agoArticle
The shutdown, the 2026 election, Donald Trump job approval, and the economy: October 4 - 6, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers blame for the shutdown and how it's affecting Americans, Democrats' lead for the midterms, new second-term lows for Trump approval of Trump among three groups, and negative sentiment about the economy
25 days agoBig survey
What Americans think about military aid to Ukraine
What Americans think about military aid to Ukraine
26 days agoBig survey
What Americans think about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Survey data about Americans' views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
26 days agoArticle
What Americans think about the shutdown so far
Many Americans expect the government shutdown to be quick, and many think they won't be personally impacted.
28 days agoArticle
What do Americans think of Trump's and Newsom's social media?
Most Americans view Trump's use of social media negatively. Half of Americans say he posts too much and an equal share say his posts are inappropriate. Evaluations of Newsom's social media use are less negative: Roughly equal shares of Americans express positive and negative opinions about his social media.
29 days agoArticle
Majorities say many proposed commemorations of Charlie Kirk go too far
A new YouGov poll finds that more Americans support than oppose flying the flag at half-staff for Kirk, but that majorities oppose each of the other proposed commemorations included in the poll.
about 1 month ago
