Opinion Today
March 6, 2026
Fox News Poll: Disapproval of ICE on the rise Victoria Balara, Fox News Nearly half of voters want Congress to reduce the agency’s funding
Fox News Poll: Socialism gaining ground among voters Victoria Balara, Fox News Views are divided on how well capitalism is working in the US
Red line on Iran? Majority of Americans say ‘no’ to boots on ground; few expect the war to end within a month Angus Reid Institute New polling from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds nearly half of Americans (47%) oppose the air strikes on Iran, with one-in-three in support and, notably, one-in-five unsure (21%). The escalation of sending American servicemen and women into Iran would be poorly received by a majority of Americans (58%).
Majority of Americans Say Congress' Approval Needed for US Strikes in Iran Dina Smeltz, Craig Kafura and Lama El Baz, Chicago Council on Global Affairs • About six in 10 Americans thought it necessary for the president to obtain approval from Congress before using military force to destroy Iran’s nuclear facilities (56%). • Half expressed support for US airstrikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities (49%), and four in 10 said they would support using US troops to destroy Iran’s nuclear facilities (39%). • Americans are more concerned about Iran’s funding of terrorist organizations (79%), suppression of popular protests (76%), and the possibility of Iran developing nuclear weapons (75%) than Iran’s political regime (69%) or a potential Iran-Israel conflict (66%). • Seven in 10 Americans (71%) said it was likely that US military action against Iran would lead to a broader regional conflict (25% very likely, 46% somewhat likely).
Stark Divide: Americans More Confident in Career Scientists at U.S. Health Agencies Than Leaders Annenberg Public Policy Center, University of Pennsylvania Public confidence that career scientists at federal health agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are providing the public with trustworthy information about matters concerning public health is significantly higher than confidence in the leaders of those agencies, according to a new survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania.
Voters Want More Epstein Accountability — But Don't Expect to See It Data for Progress The recent release of the “Epstein files” and arrest of former Prince Andrew due to alleged misconduct have renewed calls for authorities to pursue justice in the United States against those tied to Jeffrey Epstein. New Data for Progress polling finds that voters broadly want to see further accountability, but most doubt any Americans will actually face consequences.
Tariffs, Tax Cuts & Trouble for Republicans Maryann Cousens, Navigator Research This Navigator Research report covers the latest perceptions of government leaders and their handling of the economy, including the costs battleground constituents see as increasing the most, and the power they believe Congress has to act to lower these costs.
