Opinion Today
April 9, 2026
Record number say taxes are too high; government spending seen as wasteful Victoria Balara, Fox News With the deadline to file taxes a week away, a record number of voters say their taxes are too high, according to the latest Fox News Poll. They are also bothered by the rich not paying their fair share and how the government uses their money. In addition, three-quarters feel government spending is wasteful — up almost 20 points since last year. Disapproval of how President Trump is handling taxes has reached a record high of 64%, up 11 points from a year ago.
The Guns Fall Silent But The Divide Holds Terry Jones, tippinsights I&I/TIPP’s national online poll of 1,464 voters was taken from March 31 to April 2, and has a margin of error of +/-2.7 percentage points. The public opinion survey asked participants three questions about the Iran war.
The economy: Key insights, data and solutions on inflation, recession, consumer confidence and more Ipsos When it comes to the current economic outlook in the U.S., uncertainty abounds. Here’s our latest research on the economy – from tariffs and stagflation to the cost-of-living crisis – and exclusive insights on what it means for brands, businesses, policymakers, and people.
Gen Z's AI Adoption Steady, but Skepticism Climbs Megan Brenan, Gallup Gen Z's use of AI is mostly steady, but enthusiasm for it has declined while skepticism has climbed. Gen Zers are more widely questioning AI's effects on their cognitive skills, particularly in areas tied to thinking, learning and creativity. Concerns among Gen Z that AI may undermine skill development appear to be outweighing its perceived efficiency gains.
More Europeans see US as threat than China Chris Lunday, Politico The U.S. under Donald Trump is seen as more of a threat than an ally, according to a new POLITICO Pulse survey of six major EU countries. Only 12 percent of those polled in March in Poland, Spain, Belgium, France, Germany and Italy saw America as a close ally while 36 percent saw it as a threat. By contrast, China was seen as a threat by 29 percent of those polled across the six countries.
