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By 67% to 31%, Americans are more pessimistic than optimistic that an agreement between Ukraine and Russia can be reached to end the war.

Public approval of labor unions remains historically strong at 68%, marking the fifth consecutive year with nearly 70% support.

Social & Policy Issues

Whether Americans see the American Dream as more about stability or opportunity is shaped by income, education and lived experiences.

Americans haven't changed their minds about President Trump or the economy over the past month, with ratings of both holding at less-than-optimal levels.

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Nearly two-thirds of Americans say racism against Black people is widespread, even as slightly more than that say they've seen civil rights gains.

Americans trust U.S. businesses more than the federal government to act in society's best interest and positively impact people's lives.

Less than half of Americans are satisfied with the way immigrants and Black, Hispanic, Jewish and Arab people are treated in the U.S.

Most Americans consider their diet to be healthy, and many read nutrition labels. Yet, confidence in food safety oversight has hit a new low.

A record-low 54% of Americans say they drink alcohol, as a majority now believe moderate drinking is unhealthy.

Job approval ratings of both the U.S. Supreme Court and Congress show the largest party divisions in Gallup's trend.

A majority of U.S. parents would prefer their child go to college after high school. College graduates and Democrats highly support this pathway.

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Pope Leo XIV enjoys broad favorability in the U.S., while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders remain well-liked.

Americans' party identification has shifted from a Republican advantage in 2024 to a Democratic advantage in the second quarter of 2025.

Americans' approval of Israel's military action in Gaza has fallen to a new low, along with the worst opinions of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to date.

President Donald Trump's job approval rating has fallen to 37%, the lowest of his second term as a result of a decrease among independents.

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Psychic healing and ghosts top Americans' paranormal beliefs, while most reject concepts like witches, astrology and reincarnation.

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Of 20 behaviors, extramarital affairs and human cloning are seen as the most morally wrong. Birth control and divorce remain the most morally acceptable.

While almost all Americans have heard of cryptocurrency, just 14% report owning it, although the rate is much higher among certain subgroups.

Democrats' average confidence in key U.S. institutions has dropped to a new low point in Gallup's trend dating back to 1979, while Republicans' has risen significantly.

Annually visiting a dentist is associated with many important aspects of wellbeing, and these relationships hold across income groups.