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Government, Economy, Immigration Are Top U.S. Problems

Americans say that dissatisfaction with government, immigration, and the economy are the most important problems facing the country. They mention non-economic issues more commonly than economic ones, a change from the recession era.

Economic Confidence in U.S. Matches Early Pandemic Low

Amid high inflation, confidence in the U.S. economy has fallen back to a level last seen in April 2020, when nationwide shutdowns resulted in a recession.

Approval of Obama's Handling of Immigration Falls to 31%

Americans' approval of President Barack Obama's handling of immigration has dropped considerably in the past year and currently stands at 31%, one of the lowest readings since 2010.

Americans and the Role of Government

The government is seen as the top problem facing the nation, but views on what should be done to fix it resist simple categorization.

Government Dissatisfaction Returns as Most Important Problem

Government dissatisfaction tops Americans' list of the most important problems facing the U.S. by a significant margin for the first time since April 2015.

Record Low in U.S. Satisfied With Way Democracy Is Working

A record-low 28% of Americans, down from 35% in early 2021, are satisfied with the way democracy is working in the U.S.

More Republicans Favor Path to Citizenship Than Wall

More Republicans favor a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants living in the U.S. than either of two proposals advanced by Donald Trump -- building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border and deporting all illegal immigrants.

One in Six Say Immigration Most Important U.S. Problem

The percentage of Americans citing immigration as the nation's top problem surged to 17% this month, from 5% in June, and the highest since 2006. Immigration now ties dissatisfaction with government as the top perceived U.S. problem.

Election Will Test Italians' Cautious Optimism

Before Mario Draghi's government collapsed, Italians were cautiously optimistic on the trajectory of their living standards and national government.

Biden's Job Rating Rises to 44%, Highest in a Year

After hitting a new low in July, President Joe Biden's job approval rating is up six points to 44%, mostly because of independents' higher approval.