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Americans Sound the Alarm over Corruption and Democratic Erosion

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At least half of all partisans see government corruption and weakening democracy as critical threats, but they are deeply divided on climate change and immigration.

A view of the US Capitol
Susan Walsh / AP
Public Opinion

Trump's UN Speech at Odds with American Public Opinion

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Trump mostly spoke for himself and a small, but vocal, segment of the Republican Party when denouncing immigration, climate action, and multilateralism at the UN General Assembly.

President Donald Trump speaks to the United Nations General Assembly
Evan Vucci / AP
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Growing Number of Americans Say US Supports Israel Too Much in Gaza War, Poll Shows

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Washington Post
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A new Chicago Council survey finds Republicans stand apart in backing U.S. support for Israel during the war in Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the opening event of the bipartisan delegation of American legislators to Israel in Jerusalem
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Steady Decline in American Concerns About Terrorism

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But nearly a quarter century after the September 11 attacks, Americans still view international terrorism as among the most critical threats to the United States.

a man holds an American flag near the National September 11 Memorial and Museum
John Minchillo / AP
Defense and Security

How Immigrants View America's Global Role

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Survey data show that regardless of when they arrived in the United States, immigrants embrace a shared vision for US foreign policy.

People view the Statue of Liberty in the distance
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Poll Shows GOP and Democrats Are United on This Key Issue Regarding Iran

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CNN's Harry Enten draws on Council-Ipsos polling to analyze American attitudes toward Iran's nuclear program.

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Trade War Keeps Cost-Conscious Americans on the Edge of Their Seats

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Most think Trump is focusing too much on tariffs and not enough on the rest of the economy. A few, however, think trade barriers are worth the price.

A US flag is shown in front of a container ship at the Port of Los Angeles
Damian Dovarganes / AP
Global Economy

86 Percent Blame Putin for Russia-Ukraine War: Survey

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A new Chicago Council-Ipsos poll sheds light on American attitudes toward the Russia-Ukraine war.

Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses a meeting
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On Concessions to Russia, Trump and Americans Are on Different Pages

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Washington Post
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"It seems Americans might not be as inclined toward peace at any cost as Trump is," Aaron Blake writes, citing new Council-Ipsos polling.

President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office
Mystyslav Chernov / AP
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Russian Youth More Favorable Toward Israel than Older Generations

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Young Russians may be more likely than their elders to give Israel the benefit of the doubt in its conflict with Hamas.

Israeli tanks head towards the Gaza Strip border
Ohad Zwigenberg / AP
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