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Americans name the economy and dissatisfaction with the government as the most important problems facing the U.S. Meanwhile, 27% are satisfied with the way things are going in the nation.

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.

Three in 10 Americans fear walking alone near their home at night, tied for the fewest since 1965. Worries about specific crimes have generally been stable over time.

Americans' perceptions of how the world views the U.S. have dropped sharply since last year. Far fewer Americans say world leaders respect President Donald Trump than did so when Barack Obama began his first term.

Americans are more satisfied with the nation's military, security and economy than they were a year ago, but they are less satisfied with the environment, healthcare and the role of the U.S.

After the recent terrorist attacks, Americans' satisfaction with the way things are going in the U.S. dropped seven percentage points to 20%, the lowest reading in more than a year.

Americans largely oppose the U.S. accepting a large number of Syrian refugees, with 60% disapproving and 37% approving. This is largely consistent with public reaction to past emergency refugee resettlement proposals.

Seventy percent of Americans describe the current U.S. healthcare system as being "in a state of crisis" or having "major problems." Negative ratings of the system are even higher among Democrats (84%).

Americans are less worried about their cars and homes being broken into than at any point over the last 15 years. Their worries about getting mugged and having their house burglarized while they are home are at lows of 10 years or more.

Nearly two-thirds of Pakistanis condemn the U.S. military operation inside their country that resulted in Osama bin Laden's death. About half of all Pakistanis (46%) said his death makes their country less safe from terrorism.