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.
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January 27, 2026
January 26, 2026
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.
January 23, 2026
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.
January 22, 2026
War Likely, Voters Believe, But Casualties Unacceptable
A majority of voters think America is likely to face a major war soon, but don’t consider it acceptable for very many U.S. troops to be killed in combat.
January 21, 2026
Iran: Most Voters Want to Defend Peaceful Protesters
After weeks of protests in Iran that have shaken Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei’s government, half of American voters support military intervention to protect the protesters, but are divided over toppling the ayatollah’s regime.
January 20, 2026
Trump’s Immigration Rating Takes a Hit
Immigration has long been President Donald Trump’s strongest issue with voters, but his ratings have declined amid the controversy over enforcement raids in Minnesota.
January 16, 2026
Iran: 47% of U.S. Voters Think Ayatollah Could Be Toppled
Widespread protests in Iran against Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei’s government have many American voters hoping that the end may be near for the Iranian regime.
January 15, 2026
Most Voters Concerned About Radical Islam
The influence of radical Islam in the United States is a cause for concern for a majority of voters, who oppose Muslims forming separate communities here.
January 14, 2026
43% Say Media Hostile to Trump
Most voters don’t think the news media has done a good job of covering President Donald Trump’s administration, and few believe the media’s coverage is friendly toward the president.
January 13, 2026
51% Approve Maduro Capture
A narrow majority of voters approve of Operation Absolute Resolve, the U.S. military action that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
January 12, 2026
J.D. Vance’s Favorability Drops Sharply
Vice President J.D. Vance remains popular with Republicans, but his rating by other voters has declined significantly in the past four months.
January 9, 2026
Most Americans Don’t Expect Significant Inheritance
Inherited wealth hasn’t affected most Americans’ lives, and few see any chance it will happen in the future.
January 8, 2026
Income Inequality Issue Favors Democrats
Most voters are worried about the problem of income inequality, and the Democratic Party has a slight advantage on the issue.
January 7, 2026
Minnesota ‘Tip of the Iceberg’ for Fraud, Most Voters Say
The scandal that has rocked Minnesota probably signals that fraud is widespread in federally funded benefit programs nationwide, according to a majority of American voters.
January 6, 2026
Venezuela: 48% Approve U.S. Seizing Oil Tankers
Even before the dramatic raid that captured Venezuela’s president Nicolas Maduro, a plurality of American voters favored President Donald Trump’s policy of seizing Venezuelan oil shipments.
December 30, 2025
Rules Rigged to Favor Incumbents, Most Voters Say
The reason most members of Congress keep getting reelected isn’t because they’re doing a good job, according to a majority of voters.
December 29, 2025
68% of Democrats Want Impeachment for Trump
Impeachment will be on the ballot in next November’s midterm election, most voters believe, and more than two-thirds of Democrats favor congressional candidates who will support impeachment of President Donald Trump.
December 24, 2025
56% Say Economy Got Worse in 2025
Most voters say America’s economy has worsened since last year, and fewer give President Donald Trump good marks for his handling of the economy.
December 23, 2025
‘MAGA’ Label Not a Winner for Republican Candidates
President Donald Trump has twice won the White House on the promise to “Make America Great Again” – often abbreviated as “MAGA” – but most voters say they prefer regular Republicans.
December 22, 2025
Terrorism Threat Is Higher, Most Voters Believe
The United States faces a higher risk of terrorist attacks than it did a year ago, according to a majority of voters.
