America could see surge in business closures this year: poll

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Small business owners are feeling anxiety over President Donald Trump's new tariff policies, with 20 percent saying they fear they could have to shut down within the year due to the ongoing trade war, according to a new Alignable report. The report found half of surveyed small business owners expect their revenue to decline due to current or future tariffs. That's up from 44 percent who said the same in April. In...

Shocking new survey reveals how many young Americans want to get married, have kids in 2025

Less than half of young Americans think having kids is important, a shocking new survey found. Out of the more than 2,000 18-to-29-year-olds surveyed for this year’s Harvard Youth Poll, only 48% said procreating is crucial – and even fewer, 46%, believed children were within reach. Having kids was ranked the lowest among the six life goals respondents were asked about in the March survey, behind financial security, home ownership, long-term romantic partnership, marriage and significant wealth. Marriage was on the outs too. Overall, 57% of respondents said getting married...

Latino Voters Lean Right on Taxes, Energy, and Border, Poll Finds

Latinos broadly support low taxes, energy production, and a stable border situation, a new poll from the advocacy group Libre found. Libre, a Latino organization that advocates for free markets and immigration controls surveyed 1,200 Hispanic voters to gauge their opinions on important political issues. The April 21-27 survey, which polled 1,200 Latino voters, indicates 93% of Hispanic voters “would be concerned if their taxes went up,” and 74% “say the amount of taxes they pay is too high.” Notably, 39% say their taxes are “way too high.” The issue...

Trump's immigration crackdown has US employers worried: Poll

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. President Donald Trump's hardline clampdown on immigration has exacerbated fears over a labor shortage, according to a new poll. Trump has vowed to carry out the largest mass deportation operation in United States history. However, the policy has sparked concerns about its potential ripple effects on the U.S. economy. What To Know Polling by employment law firm Littler found that a majority of U.S. business executives view immigration policy as a key...

Remote workers more engaged, less likely to be thriving: Gallup

Remote employees are the most likely to be engaged at work, but are less likely to be thriving at it, according to a new survey that was published on Thursday. Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report found that 31 percent of remote workers are engaged at work, 8 points higher than both those in a hybrid or on-site non-remote-capable setting, at 23 percent. Just under 2-in-10, 19 percent, of those who are only able to work on-site said to have been engaged at work. Despite registering higher engagement, remote...

AP-NORC Poll: 33% of Seniors Worry Social Security Won't Be There for Them

As the Social Security Administration undergoes massive changes and staffing cuts ushered in by the Trump administration, an increasing share of older Americans — particularly Democrats — aren't confident the benefit will be available to them, a poll shows. The share of older Americans who are “not very” or “not at all” confident has risen somewhat since 2023, according to the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll conducted in April. In the poll, about 3 in 10 U.S. adults age 60 or older are “not very” or “not...

Voters See Civility Declining, Expect More Political Violence

The level of civility in American political life has declined, according to  a majority of voters, who expect political violence to increase in the next few years.

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 72% of Likely U.S. Voters say, in thinking about the overall tone and civility in American politics over recent years, the level of civility has gotten worse. Just 12% think the level of civility has gotten better, and another 12% believe it has stayed about the same. (To see survey question wording, click here.)

Americans used to be steadfast in their support for Israel. Those days are gone

I ran from the White House briefing room, past the portico entrance of the West Wing to our camera position on the lawn, and flung on an ear piece connecting me to the studio.

A moment later the presenter asked me about the comments we had just heard live from US President Donald Trump.

I said we were seeing a fundamental shift in a United States' policy position after decades of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

New GLP-1 Survey Finds Users Cutting Restaurant Spend

Last week's GLP-1 headlines included Novo Nordisk partnering with telehealth platforms Hims & Hers, LifeMD, and Ro to offer its weight-loss drug Wegovy directly to consumers at substantial discounts, aiming to improve affordability and access. Meanwhile, Eli Lilly reported robust demand for its rival anti-obesity medication, Mounjaro. We've occasionally highlighted key trends in the GLP-1 space and consumer sentiment around these drugs. The latest consumer pulse comes from a new survey conducted by financial website FinanceBuzz. FinanceBuzz surveyed 1,000 U.S.

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