Defending against terrorism has remained a top policy priority for Americans since 9/11

Over the course of more than 15 years and three presidential administrations, Americans have consistently said that defending the nation against terrorism should be a top policy priority for the White House and Congress, according to Pew Research Center surveys conducted since shortly after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. […] Read more »

Three in 10 Say Trump Acted Illegally During 2016 Campaign

Three in 10 U.S. adults believe Donald Trump acted illegally in separate incidents during the 2016 campaign. Twenty-nine percent believe he broke the law for his campaign’s alleged involvement with Russian officials, the focus of independent counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation. Meanwhile, 31% say Trump acted illegally in making payments to […] Read more »

Gallup podcast: McCain, Mueller, midterms and more

President Donald Trump often refers to polls, but just how accurate are his tweets about them? What will have a larger effect on midterm election outcomes — presidential approval or economic confidence? How many Democrats react positively when they hear the word “socialism”? Frank Newport and Gallup Senior Editor Lydia […] Read more »