Opinion Today
December 30, 2025
Living Your Values Linked to Positive Life Outlook Telli Davoodi, Gallup Americans share a clear vision of what constitutes a good life, anchored in housing stability, meaningful social relationships, physical health and financial security. While many regularly experience what they value most, large portions of daily life are devoted to activities that Americans do not regard as essential to living well — particularly social media use and news consumption.
Half of Americans Want to Lose Weight Megan Brenan, Gallup As the calendar flips to a new year and Americans start to think about making resolutions, 41% describe themselves as being at least somewhat overweight, and 52% say they would like to lose weight. However, only half as many (26%) are actively trying to do so.
Trump is unpopular in Europe — even among right-wing populist supporters, POLITICO Poll shows Hanne Cokelaere, Politico The U.S. president gets favorable views from only about a third of people who support the parties Trump wants to see win power in France and Germany.
What voters in every state think about Trump and prices G. Elliott Morris, Strength In Numbers Using MRP on our 2025 polling, Trump’s overall approval is underwater in 39 states— and his inflation numbers are negative in 49
