Opinion Today
March 12, 2026
Americans' Views of Canada, Great Britain Drop to New Lows Jeffrey M. Jones, Gallup Japan and Italy are rated most favorably; Iran and North Korea rank last
Trump and Trade: Half of Americans say there should be ‘no tariffs’ on Canada Angus Reid Institute Majority believe American consumers, not foreign countries, are paying for Trump’s tariffs
One-Third of Americans Cut Back to Cover Healthcare Expenses Ellyn Maese, Gallup The West Health-Gallup Affordability Index indicates that Americans’ ability to afford healthcare has deteriorated in recent years. In 2026, millions are expected to face higher insurance premiums and rising out-of-pocket costs as the expiration of some Affordable Care Act subsidies and upcoming cuts to Medicaid enrollment threaten coverage. Collectively, these shifts could leave millions of Americans without health insurance at a time when financial stress is already running high.
Voters who say economic and political systems are stacked against them tie a record high Bridget Bowman, NBC News Nearly 6 in 10 voters say the economic and political systems are stacked against people like them, tying a record high over roughly 40 years of national NBC News polling.
Most Americans Believe Trump Launched Iran War to Cover Up Epstein Scandal Ryan Grim, Zeteo An exclusive Drop Site/Zeteo/Data For Progress survey also finds likely American voters are split on whether Trump is more responsive to the American people or to Israel. Americans are fed up with cruel immigration policies Julie Alderman Boudreau, Navigator Research This Navigator Research report covers the latest on President Trump’s handling of immigration, ICE, and the partial federal government shutdown.
