Morgan Chalfant
Coverage of Morgan Chalfant in the Nexus archive.
- Americans aren’t using AI for news, poll finds
A Gallup poll found that only 7% of US adults use AI tools for news, with 57% not using them at all. Younger adults under 50 are slightly more likely to use AI for news, but social media remains the top news source. A plurality of 39% expressed distrust in AI-produced information.
- Republicans’ view of economy darkens, poll finds
Republican economic confidence has declined to its lowest point during Trump's second term, with only 16% of Americans rating current economic conditions as excellent or good. Rising energy prices from the Iran conflict and inflation at its fastest pace in three years are driving the downturn, creating challenges for Republicans facing affordability criticisms on the campaign trail.
- Americans are buying now, paying later, poll finds
About one in four Americans use buy-now-pay-later installment plans, with usage rising significantly among lower-income and financially stressed households. The trend reflects an affordability crisis in the US economy that is impacting political approval ratings, particularly regarding inflation and gas prices.
- Trump says China to purchase 200 Boeing jets
President Donald Trump announced that China agreed to purchase 200 Boeing jets during a Beijing summit. The deal is one of several being negotiated, including potential approvals for Nvidia chip sales to Chinese firms and fast-tracked regulatory approval for Chinese investments in US companies. However, analysts express skepticism about the tangible implementation of these agreements given both countries' inconsistent track records on trade commitments.
- Federal workers’ mood sank under DOGE, poll finds
Federal worker morale declined significantly following DOGE's massive layoffs in the previous year, with Gallup data showing decreased job satisfaction, increased burnout, and lower trust in leadership. The federal workforce contracted by approximately 10.3% or 238,000 workers, leaving remaining employees less satisfied compared to state and local government counterparts.
- Data centers are wildly unpopular, poll shows
A Gallup poll reveals that 70% of Americans oppose building data centers in their communities, with opposition spanning the political spectrum but particularly strong among Democrats at 56%. Concerns center on resource drain including water and energy usage, environmental impacts, quality-of-life issues, and increased costs, while supporters cite job creation and economic benefits.