Opinion Today
February 13, 2026
What independents think of Trump’s recent immigration actions, according to a new AP-NORC poll Steve Peoples and Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux, Associated Press About 6 in 10 U.S. adults say President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in sending federal immigration agents into American cities, according to a new AP-NORC poll that suggests political independents are increasingly uncomfortable with his tactics.
About 6 in 10 think Trump has gone too far when it comes to deploying federal immigration agents in major U.S. cities AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research In the wake of two fatal shootings of U.S. citizens by federal agents in Minnesota, most adults think President Trump has overreached in his use of federal forces: 62% think the deployment of federal immigration agents into U.S. cities has gone too far, and 61% say the same about using federal law enforcement at protests. How Americans view key members of the Trump administration Ted Van Green, Pew Research Center Americans have more negative than positive views of the president and key members of his administration.
Do Americans Favor Attacking Iran Under the Current Circumstances? Shibley Telhami, University of Maryland Critical Issues Poll As the Trump administration mobilizes U.S. military forces in the Middle East and President Donald Trump threatens possible military actions against Iran if it does not reach a negotiated deal with the United States, Americans have to contend with the possibility of being at war in the Middle East once again. Our latest University of Maryland Critical Issues Poll finds 21% of Americans favor the United States initiating an attack on Iran, 49% oppose, and 30% say they don’t know.
CBS News poll analysis on words voters pick to describe the Democratic and Republican parties Jennifer De Pinto, Anthony Salvanto and Fred Backus, CBS News Long before campaign season, the images or brands of the political parties are in the public mind. We asked people to weigh in right now on various descriptions of each of them. Their answers reveal a portrait of a very divided nation.
Trump’s Priorities Still Seen as Out of Whack Aidan Harty & Maryann Cousens, Navigator Research This Navigator Research report covers the most recent perceptions of the economy, including how Americans are viewing the national economy, their own personal financial situations, and who they see in the government as best equipped to handle the cost of living.
Hiring beat expectations in January, yet many families remain worried about job security tippinsights According to TIPP Poll data, no one in half (50%) of surveyed households is currently unemployed and seeking full-time work. However, 45% say at least one member is actively job hunting—underscoring the uneven reach of the economic recovery.
Four Ways Americans Seek Medical Advice Lydia Saad and Megan Brenan, Gallup As digital health tools and artificial intelligence make medical information easily accessible to anyone, Americans’ first stop for medical advice remains decidedly traditional — their doctor.
