Opinion Today
March 5, 2026
Majority of voters disapproves of how Trump has handled Iran Ben Kamisar, NBC News Most independents say the U.S. should not have taken military action, along with a slice of Republicans, according to a national NBC News poll.
Fox News Poll: Voters give poor marks to economy, Congress and Trump Dana Blanton, Fox News With prices still a concern and economic confidence subdued, voter anger toward Washington has reached new highs. Majorities say the economy is struggling, inflation is not under control, and the federal government is falling short.
Top U.S. Foreign Policy Priority: National Security Megan Brenan, Gallup Before the U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran, Americans prioritized preventing direct security threats and furthering national economic interests over broader nation-building and development efforts overseas.
Americans' Views on the Nation's Global Image and Power Lydia Saad, Gallup Less than a month before the military conflict with Iran started, Americans believed that the country’s national defenses are strong, while they were dissatisfied with its global position and perceived that it is viewed unfavorably on the global stage.
Americans Are Angry About Epstein – and They Want Accountability Aidan Harty & Maryann Cousens, Navigator Research This Navigator Research report covers Americans’ views of the Epstein files, including on the share who disapprove of President Trump’s handling of it, Americans’ desire for increased accountability, and their belief the government is engaged in a cover-up.
Voters Increasingly Think Artificial Intelligence Will Hurt the Economy Data for Progress There is little consensus about the impact of artificial intelligence on the American job market, with some analyses finding minimal impact and others predicting catastrophic job loss. A previous Data for Progress survey examined how voters’ general perceptions of AI vary across demographic and partisan lines. In a new survey, Data for Progress asked voters more specifically about how they think AI will impact the economy — including its impact on the employment rate, voters’ ability to keep their own jobs, and the wealth of “everyday people.”
