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Public Pressure for Gun Legislation Up After Shootings

Americans' support for stricter gun laws has risen sharply in the wake of last month's high-profile mass shootings.

Public Opinion and the Tax Reform Law

Americans view the new tax reform bill more negatively than positively, but 2018 will help determine if its tax cuts will turn those attitudes around.

Inflation, Immigration Rank Among Top U.S. Issue Concerns

Inflation and immigration rank among Americans' top issue concerns for the country when asked about national problems in March.

U.S. Investor Optimism Down as Economic Outlook Worsens

Gallup's latest investor optimism poll finds investors pessimistic on several aspects of the economy while still upbeat about the stock market. The proposal for the IRS to monitor U.S. bank accounts is not well-received.

Approval of Congress Inches Up to 20% in September

Americans' approval of Congress continues to edge upward to 20% in September, with Democrats buoying this increase. Republicans and independents still hold Congress in as low regard as they did in August.

More Democrats Favor Party Moderation Than in Past

A 45% plurality of Democrats say they would like their party to become more moderate, while a similar 43% plurality of Republicans prefer that their party maintain its current ideological bent.

Four in 10 Foresee Progress With Democrats Leading Congress

More Americans think having a Democratic majority in Congress will help the country (39%) rather than hurt it (24%), but 34% say it won't matter either way.

Providing Context for the Midterm Election Results

Gallup's editors review six factors that help explain Tuesday's midterm results, ranging from President Trump's impact to the economy and voter engagement.

Americans Offer Anemic State of the Nation Report

Since President Joe Biden took office, Americans' satisfaction with specific aspects of the country has mostly stalled or diminished, falling most on the nation's military strength, immigration, gun policy and energy policy.

U.S. Economic Confidence Positive for First Time in Pandemic

For the first time since the coronavirus pandemic led to widespread business closures in the U.S., Gallup's Economic Confidence Index has registered a net positive reading.