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Americans as a whole favor addressing the root causes of crime over boosting law enforcement, and they oppose using military force in U.S. cities, but partisans' views strongly differ.

Fewer Americans see national or local crime rising or view these as serious problems, but concerns about child safety and financial fraud remain.

Americans expect to spend an average of $1,007 on holiday gifts this year, nearly identical to their estimate at the same point in 2024.

The U.S. obesity rate is showing signs of abating from its 2022 high. GLP-1 antidiabetic injectables used for weight loss may be playing a role.

Congress' approval rating has sunk to 15%, mainly because of a sharp decline among Republicans.

Americans rate the Republican and Democratic parties similarly, but their reasons for liking or disliking each party vary greatly.

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

Americans favor spending cuts over tax hikes to reduce the deficit, although a majority of U.S. adults support taxing the wealthy to raise revenue.

Views that the federal government has too much power are now slightly higher than in previous years.

Americans' ratings of six federal agencies have plunged, with only the U.S. Postal Service retaining majority-level support.

About four in 10 Americans are consistently aware of where the products they buy are made.

Americans expect AI-based attacks on the U.S., but support for developing AI-enabled weapons for conflicts is more limited and conditional.

Americans' trust in newspapers, television and radio to report the news fully, accurately and fairly is at a new low of 28%.

Forty-three percent of Americans describe the U.S. Supreme Court as being "too conservative," the highest in Gallup's trend.

Americans continue to prefer having leaders in Washington who compromise to get things done over those who stand firmly on principle.

Farming and the computer and restaurant industries are the top-rated of 25 U.S. sectors, while the federal government ranks last.

Satisfaction with the direction of the U.S. has dipped to the lowest of Trump's second term, as more cite concern about crime and national unity.

Americans believe the United Nations is doing a poor job but think it plays a necessary role in the world.

Most Americans favor maintaining rules for AI safety and security, as well as independent testing and collaboration with allies in developing the technology.

Americans' satisfaction with the quality of K-12 education in the U.S. is at a record-low 35%, and just 26% say it is headed in the right direction.