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Men, conservatives and people of color are more approving of Trump in his second term, but approval has declined among liberals and older Americans.

The latest World Happiness Report explores the impact of acts of generosity on happiness -- just as these deeds appear to be declining worldwide.

A 46% plurality of Americans think the U.S. is not doing enough to support Ukraine, marking a sharp change in sentiment since December, largely among Democrats.

Nine in 10 U.S. K-12 superintendents regard summer learning programs as important. Most say their district will maintain or increase program funding.

K-12 parents are more likely to report negative social or emotional pandemic-related effects on children than academic or physical health problems.

After sliding over the past decade, Americans' reports of their own mental and physical health held steady last year at the lowest levels in Gallup's 24-year trend.

Gallup trends show that in 2024, the EU's leadership had a more positive image than U.S., German or national leadership among member states.

Five years after COVID-19 forced shutdowns, 59% of Americans say the pandemic is over, and 58% worry about another pandemic in the future.

More Americans express sympathy for the Israelis (46%) than the Palestinians (33%) in the Middle East situation, but the margin has shrunk to a new low.

Two-thirds of Americans want the U.S. to play a leading or major role in trying to solve international problems.

Gallup surveys reveal a significant gender disparity in perceptions of respect and dignity for women in 93 out of 144 countries, including the United States.

Social & Policy Issues

Most Americans now oppose daylight saving time, with support dropping sharply since 1999. Almost half prefer year-round standard time.

Satisfaction with the way things are going in the U.S. is up to 34%, driven by a record-high increase among Republicans.

Republicans' and Democrats' views of Israel are more divided than ever. The parties also show significant differences in their ratings of Mexico and Ukraine.

Gallup's Economic Confidence Index is at -19 in February, unchanged from January despite swings in Republicans' and Democrats' economic outlook.

Social & Policy Issues

LGBTQ+ identification among U.S. adults has increased to 9.3%.

Trump's approval rating is at 45%, with broad support from Republicans. Republicans are also behind an improved job rating for Congress.

Americans' views on deporting immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally are complex, reflecting the complexity of the issue itself.

A 45% plurality of Democrats say they would like their party to become more moderate, while a similar 43% plurality of Republicans prefer that their party maintain its current ideological bent.

Among the five living men who have served as president, Barack Obama has the most favorable image and Joe Biden the least favorable.