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The government and the economy again top the list of the "most important problem" in the U.S. in January. Mentions of terrorism, which led in December, fell significantly in January.

Most Americans would support new laws requiring universal background checks for gun purchases in the U.S. A majority also believe that more Americans owning and carrying guns would be effective in preventing situations like the Orlando mass ...

Americans' satisfaction with the nation's security from terrorism fell significantly for the second year in a row. It is now at 43%, versus 59% last year and 69% in 2014. Satisfaction with U.S. military strength also dropped.

Two cities in California, San Jose and San Francisco, are among the leading metropolitan areas in economic confidence.

Communities that invest in bike paths, parks, walkability and public transit have more success in key aspects of well-being.

Before the Orlando shootings, Americans indicated that military actions against the Islamic State would be among the most effective ways to fight terrorism and that restrictions on Muslims would be among the least effective.

The San Francisco metropolitan area has the highest percentage of adults who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) of any of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas, followed by Portland, Oregon, and Austin, Texas.

Americans' worries about being a victim of most crimes that Gallup asks about are the same as last year. Their concern is up about being a victim of terrorism, being attacked while driving and getting mugged.

Austin, Texas, and Salt Lake City have the highest job creation scores among the largest U.S. metro areas, based on 2014 employee reports of hiring activity where they work.

Muslim Americans are the youngest and most diverse religious group in the U.S. and, despite the widespread recognition of prejudice against U.S. Muslims, most Americans say they would vote for a Muslim presidential candidate.