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A new Bentley University-Gallup study shows Americans' confidence in the federal government's ability to improve their lives dropped sharply in 2026, although a majority still believe it has the power to do so.

Support for labor unions is at its modern-day peak in the U.S., both in approval and in Americans' desire for unions to gain influence.

Russia continues to have an image problem two years after its invasion of Ukraine, including among some of its formerly biggest fans.

Fifty-nine percent of Americans say their taxes are too high, while 47% consider them fair, near the record low measured in 1999.

Americans generally view the U.S. prison system as secure, but say it is ineffective at keeping inmates safe or rehabilitating them.

Americans' beliefs that birth control and gambling are morally acceptable have fallen to record lows, with independents driving much of the decline.

Americans who live in supportive communities are more likely to feel they can shape their own futures, even across income levels.

Americans remain stuck in a confidence rut, with average trust in national institutions below 30% for the fifth straight year.

Americans continue to express a desire for a third party but have reservations about voting for third-party candidates.

A 46% plurality of Americans think the U.S. is not doing enough to support Ukraine, marking a sharp change in sentiment since December, largely among Democrats.