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Globally, China led the U.S. in 2025 leadership approval (36% vs. 31%), one of the widest gaps in 20 years, while U.S. disapproval hit a record high of 48%.

Just over four in 10 bachelor's degree students in the U.S. say AI has influenced their choice of major.

A majority of U.S. college students use artificial intelligence in their coursework at least weekly, yet about half say their schools discourage or prohibit it.

Americans say they worry most about healthcare among 16 domestic issues, followed by the economy, inflation, the federal budget and income inequality.

Americans who spend more time on social media feel more civically empowered but also show less support for democracy and democratic norms.

Gallup polling that began after the start of the Iran war shows no significant increase in Americans' energy concerns.

According to new West Health-Gallup research, millions of Americans report cutting back on expenses and delaying plans because of healthcare costs.

Of 11 potential foreign policy goals, Americans prioritize security and national interests more than overseas outreach and development.

Gallup polling just before the Iran war found broad faith in the United States' military strength, but doubts about its global position.

Less than half of Americans continue to say religion is very important in their lives, while more say they have no religious affiliation.

Mentions of government as the nation's most important problem remained high in February, fueled by historically high Democratic concern.

One in five U.S. K-12 teachers struggle financially, driving many to take a second job and increasing burnout and plans to leave the classroom.

Israelis no longer lead the Palestinians in Americans' sympathies, with independents' shift toward the Palestinians driving most of the change.

About nine in 10 college students are confident that their degree is teaching them career-relevant skills that will help them secure employment.

Democrats are less likely than in the past to see conditions as positive, while Republicans are upbeat, as is typical for them with a GOP president.

Nine percent of U.S. adults identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, more than double the percentage a decade ago.

Doctors are the top source for medical information, far outranking websites, AI and social media. But less than half turn exclusively to medical professionals.

The percentage of U.S. adults who anticipate high-quality lives in five years declined to 59.2% in 2025, the lowest level since measurement began in 2008.

More Americans expect positive than negative momentum in the stock market, overall economic growth and interest rates, but their outlook for unemployment and inflation is negative.

Employee engagement has fallen from its 2020 peak, with sharp drops among younger workers as role clarity, feeling cared about and development erode.