Opinion Today
February 5, 2026
Two-thirds of Americans say ICE has 'gone too far' in immigration enforcement Domenico Montanaro, NPR News A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds a jump in disapproval of the agency among Democrats and independents, but Republicans are standing by ICE and the president.
Americans Increasingly Disapprove of ICE's Actions Marist Institute for Public Opinion Americans have increasingly grown opposed to the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). About two-in-three Americans now say ICE’s actions in enforcing immigration laws have gone too far, and more than six in ten believe that ICE is reducing the safety and security of the American people.
63% say U.S. Supreme Court should limit Trump’s tariff authority Marquette Law School Poll A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds that 63% of adults think the U.S. Supreme Court should uphold a lower court ruling that limits the president’s authority to impose tariffs, while 36% think the Court should overturn the lower court’s ruling and rule for the president. A majority of the public, 56%, say that tariffs hurt the U.S. economy, while 30% think they help the economy and 14% say tariffs don’t make much difference.
61% Of Voters Think The Trump Administration Has Not Given An Honest Account Of The Fatal Shooting Of Alex Pretti Quinnipiac University Poll • When it comes to the way ICE is enforcing immigration laws, 34 percent of voters approve, while 63 percent disapprove. • Nearly 6 out of 10 voters think Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem should be removed from her job. • When it comes to Trump's handling of immigration issues, 38 percent of voters approve, while 59 percent disapprove. • Six in 10 voters think the Trump administration is being too harsh in its treatment of undocumented immigrants. • Nearly 6 in 10 voters say they would prefer giving most undocumented immigrants in the United States a pathway to legal status.
A Year Into Trump’s Second Term, Americans’ Views of the Economy Remain Negative Ted Van Green, Andy Cerda and Steven Shepard, Pew Research Center Majorities say they are very concerned about the cost of health care, food and consumer goods
Americans are divided on next steps for U.S. in Venezuela Andrew Daniller, Pew Research Center Americans are split over how involved the United States should be in governing Venezuela and whether U.S. companies should have access to the country’s oil reserves, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. Americans also have relatively low confidence in President Donald Trump to make wise decisions about U.S. policy toward Venezuela.
Despite Trump’s Triumphs, His Presidential Favorability Ratings Remain Stuck In A Rut: I&I/TIPP Poll Terry Jones, tippinsights Love him or hate him, President Donald Trump’s favorability ratings have plateaued in recent months, despite violent demonstrations in major cities, the possibility of military action against Iran, and continuing concerns among Americans about “affordability,” February’s I&I/TIPP Poll data show.
Americans Continue To Sour On ICE Julie Alderman Boudreau & Maryann Cousens, Navigator Research This Navigator Research report covers the most recent perceptions of ICE following the killings of both Renee Good and Alex Pretti, including tracking of ICE’s favorability, the share who believe Secretary Noem should be impeached and Stephen Miller should be fired, and the reforms to ICE that Americans most support.
