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Anti-Terror: Visa Control, Airstrikes Seen as Most Effective

Americans are most likely to see overhauling the nation's visa waiver program and intensifying airstrikes against the Islamic State as effective against terrorism, of 11 measures tested. Using a religious test to prevent Muslims from entering ...

NRA Has 54% Favorable Image in U.S.

Fifty-four percent of Americans have a favorable opinion of the National Rifle Association; 38% view it unfavorably. Views of the NRA have fluctuated over time -- from a low of 42% favorable in 1995 to a high of 60% in 2005.

Mentions of Economic Issues as Top Problem Lowest Since 1999

Americans are less likely to mention an economic issue as the most important problem facing the U.S. now than at any point since 1999.

The Partisan Gap in Views of the Coronavirus

Republicans and Democrats differ in their views of many virus-related issues and in their adherence to mitigation mandates.

President Obama in Tune With Public Opinion at Wednesday Press Conference

President Barack Obama's statements about Americans and attitudes toward gun violence at his Wednesday press conference were well-informed by recent polling information.

Satisfaction With Direction of U.S. Down in March

The 28% of Americans who say they are satisfied with the direction of the U.S. in March is down from the 36% recorded in February.

Americans Give Guns, Immigration Reform Low Priority

Americans want Congress and the president to give highest priority to jobs and the economy, followed by making government more efficient and improving education. Immigration reform and reducing gun violence are last among 12 issues.

The American Public in 2017: What We Learned

Gallup editors' picks for the most significant trends and discoveries in American public opinion in 2017.

The People's Priorities, Examined

Healthcare, the economy and immigration are A-list issues in the 2020 election, while other issues are broadly important but not top of mind.

Economy Dominant in Obama's Speech, Americans' Priorities

A Gallup comparison of President Obama's State of the Union speech and Gallup's Most Important Problem question reveals that both prioritize economics. Obama put more emphasis than Americans do on education, and less on the deficit.