Opinion Today
April 14, 2026
Many Americans skeptical that U.S. military action in Iran has been worth it Alec Tyson, Ipsos A new Ipsos poll conducted April 10-12 finds that support for U.S. military action in Iran remains limited. Just 24% say that, considering both the costs and the benefits, the decision to take military action in Iran has been worth it.... As the U.S. moves to blockade the Strait of Hormuz and restrict Iranian oil tanker traffic, 54% say U.S. military action in Iran has had a mostly negative impact on their personal financial situation.
Climate Change Concern Near Its High Point in U.S. Jeffrey M. Jones, Gallup Most Americans believe global warming is occurring, express at least a fair amount of concern about it, and believe it is caused by human activities, but Republicans take opposing views on the matter.
Americans' Rating of Environment Hits New Low Megan Brenan, Gallup As concern about worsening environmental quality remains widespread, a clear majority of Americans continue to say the federal government is falling short in its efforts to protect the environment, reinforcing a long-standing perception that more needs to be done. Most Americans maintain support for environmental safeguards as they continue to prioritize environmental protection over economic growth and energy development.
More Americans doubt vaccine safety than trust it, POLITICO Poll finds Lauren Gardner, Politico Vaccine skepticism among Americans is widespread, The POLITICO Poll found, indicating that one of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s animating priorities is gaining traction.
Half of Americans report using AI services, with information and productivity leading use cases Alveena Siddiqi and Scott Gardner, Ipsos New Epoch AI/Ipsos poll reveals high AI engagement, diverse use cases, and emerging workplace integration
New Data: Most Republicans Now Hold a Favorable View of Christian Nationalism Redeeming Democracy by Robert P. Jones Christian nationalists are now openly embracing the term.
Survey Finds Election Officials Remain Concerned About Safety, Lack of Government Support Ruby Edlin and Lawrence Norden, Brennan Center for Justice The Brennan Center’s 2026 survey of local election officials finds ongoing concerns about government support, personal safety, and political interference. Federal cuts to election security support, politically motivated attacks on the integrity of elections, and false claims of improprieties over the last few years have likely fueled these worries. Election officials also expressed concern about the role that artificial intelligence and online misinformation play in making their jobs more difficult and dangerous.
