The percentage of Americans who consider a college education "very important" has slipped below the majority level.

One in four U.S. workers lack advancement or mentorship, limiting job satisfaction and growth opportunities.

Roughly four in 10 parents have feared for their child's safety at school each of the past four years, the longest such stretch in Gallup's trend since 1998.

Public approval of labor unions remains historically strong at 68%, marking the fifth consecutive year with nearly 70% support.

Americans haven't changed their minds about President Trump or the economy over the past month, with ratings of both holding at less-than-optimal levels.

Fewer Americans see national or local crime rising or view these as serious problems, but concerns about child safety and financial fraud remain.

Satisfaction with the direction of the U.S. has dipped to the lowest of Trump's second term, as more cite concern about crime and national unity.

Most Americans favor maintaining rules for AI safety and security, as well as independent testing and collaboration with allies in developing the technology.

Among 16 factors, U.S. college presidents rate student enrollment, job preparedness and student retention as most important for evaluating their own success; college ranking is least important.

Americans expect AI-based attacks on the U.S., but support for developing AI-enabled weapons for conflicts is more limited and conditional.