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Keeping Illegals From Getting Benefits Important, Voters Believe

Most voters continue to say it’s important to prevent illegal immigrants off taxpayer-funded benefits, but less than half think the government is doing enough to stop it.

Daily Presidential Tracking Poll

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll shows...

55% Want Penalties on Companies That Hire Illegals

Two-thirds of voters favor making the federal electronic E-Verify system mandatory for employers, and a majority want to penalize companies for hiring illegal workers.

Voters Divided Over ‘Sanctuary’ States

Nearly half of voters still favor the policy of so-called “sanctuary” states, which restrict state and local officials from cooperating with federal immigration authorities.

Many Blame Climate Change for Harsh Winters

With the nation’s heartland bracing for a severe snow storm, a majority of Americans think climate change may be making winter worse.

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Keeping Illegals From Getting Benefits Important, Voters Believe

Most voters continue to say it’s important to prevent illegal immigrants off taxpayer-funded benefits, but less than half think the government is doing enough to stop it.

Daily Presidential Tracking Poll

Right Direction or Wrong Track

55% Want Penalties on Companies That Hire Illegals

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls

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Rasmussen Reports Unemployment Update

National unemployment was 8.3% in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Real Unemployment update, up slightly from last month from 8.0% last month and significantly more than the 4.6% rate officially reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on December 16, 2025.