Trump policies, Musk and Kennedy, federal agencies, the national mood, and flying: February 2-4, 2025, Economist/YouGov Poll Taylor Orth and David Montgomery, YouGov This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers Donald Trump's actions and policies, the mood of the country, Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s roles in the new administration, federal agencies, and flying.
Support remains mixed for executive orders and actions Ipsos Findings of a new Ipsos poll on Americans' support for various proposed actions and executive orders signed by President Donald Trump in his second week of office
Majority of Americans oppose domestic spending freeze sought by Trump, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Jason Lange, Reuters Most Americans oppose a temporary freeze on domestic federal spending as sought by President Donald Trump, but support is higher for cutting foreign aid, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. Trump tariff 'made something snap in us' - many Canadians see US rift beyond repair Nadine Yousif, BBC News Data released on Wednesday by national pollster Angus Reid found that 91% of Canadians want their country to rely less on the US in the future, preferring that option over repairing the US-Canada relationship, though more than half still wanted to try. The opinion survey also noted a big jump in national pride, and found that 90% of Canadians were following this issue closely, mimicking engagement levels not seen since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. How are researchers using AI? Survey reveals pros and cons for science Miryam Naddaf, Nature Using artificial intelligence (AI) tools for processes such as preparing manuscripts, writing grant applications and peer review will become widely accepted within the next two years, suggests a survey of nearly 5,000 researchers in more than 70 countries by the publishing company Wiley. Chiefs Will Win the Super Bowl, Say Americans. But Americans are Rooting for the Eagles. Marist Institute for Public Opinion Nearly six in ten Americans think the Kansas City Chiefs will win the Super Bowl on Sunday. However, almost the same proportion say they want the Philadelphia Eagles to hoist the Lombardi Trophy. Regardless of who wins, a plurality of Americans think the referees will play a major role in determining the outcome of the game. While about one in three residents nationally say they plan to place a bet on the Super Bowl, many Americans, in general, support the use of online or app-based gambling.
Chiefs fatigue? More Americans are rooting for the Eagles in the Super Bowl David Montgomery, YouGov About half (48%) of Americans say they definitely (25%) or probably (23%) will watch Super Bowl LIX, to be played Sunday between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, a new Economist / YouGov Poll shows. But as the Chiefs go for their third consecutive Super Bowl win, fewer Americans are rooting for them than did the past two years.
