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Two decades after the 9/11 terror attacks, 64% of U.S. adults, a new high in Gallup's trend, believe Americans have permanently changed the way they live because of those attacks.

Gallup takes a look back at how Osama bin Laden's death affected attitudes about U.S. leadership and terrorism.

Americans view the Republican Party slightly more favorably than the Democratic Party, yet both parties are rated negatively on balance. The GOP is still seen as better able to handle international threats and ensure prosperity.

Americans rated various forms of terrorism, development of nuclear weapons by unfriendly countries, and China's military power as the top critical threats to U.S. vital interests, just before the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Americans see cyberterrorism as the most critical of 11 threats to U.S. vital interests. Nuclear weapons development by Iran or by North Korea are next, followed by international terrorism.

Americans are about equally worried that they or a member of their family will become a victim of terrorism (46%) or a mass shooting (45%).

The economy is the most important of 16 issues potentially influencing voters' choice for president this year.

Whether reflecting the remnants of the pandemic or the difficulty of inflation, Americans remain sour about the state of the union.

Seven in 10 Americans have "a great deal" or "a fair amount" of confidence in the U.S. government to protect its citizens from future acts of terrorism.

Majorities of Americans are satisfied with just five of 22 policy areas in the U.S. -- military strength, security from terrorism, the position of women, the economy, and acceptance of gays and lesbians.