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Declining support for the death penalty since the early 2000s is largely a result of lower support among Generation Z and millennials.

China and Russia are the top countries Americans name as the greatest U.S. enemy, but mentions of each are down. More now name Iran and the U.S. itself.

Russia's image took a hit worldwide after it invaded Ukraine in 2022, including in post-Soviet states that Russia considers part of its sphere of influence.

Americans value housing, their loved ones and health most. While specific experiences, such as financial security, are associated with quality-of-life ratings, doing what one values is linked to a positive perception of life.

Americans' ratings of the honesty and ethics of 23 professions are unchanged from 2023 but remain low historically.

The 39% of Americans who think drinking in moderation is unhealthy is an 11-percentage-point increase since 2018 and is largely due to a shift in young adults' views.

In 1998, Americans imagined the year 2025 with advances in technology and medicine, while fearing more inequality, global conflict and environmental harm.

January's ECI reading of -19, down slightly from December, reflects an uptick since October that masks improved ratings from Republicans and worsening ratings from Democrats just before Trump began his second term.

Harris' job approval rating surpasses Biden's, including among Democrats and independents. Only 16% of U.S. adults approve of Congress' job.

Healthcare retains its place as one of the higher-ranking issues voters say are influencing their vote this year.