U.S. adults
Coverage of U.S. adults in the Nexus archive.
- Poll reveals changes about Americans' attitudes towards cellphones in schools
A recent survey indicates increasing support among U.S. adults for banning student cellphone use in schools, with a majority now favoring restrictions during class.
- Republicans rate Trump higher on immigration than on the economy or Iran, AP-NORC poll finds
A new AP-NORC poll finds that Republicans rate President Donald Trump higher on immigration than on the economy or Iran, with 8 in 10 Republicans approving of his immigration handling, though overall U.S. adult approval of his immigration approach has declined to 39%. About half of U.S. adults say Trump has 'gone too far' on deporting immigrants, while Republican support remains stable despite immigration-related controversies.
- Americans see AI more negatively, poll finds
A poll by Bentley University and Gallup shows that nearly 40% of US adults now believe AI does more harm than good, up from 31% in 2022, with younger Americans (18-29) most critical. Over 70% worry AI will reduce US jobs, and only 27% trust businesses to use AI responsibly. Disapproval of data centers, essential for AI, is also widespread.
- Only 5% of U.S. adults can ace this 8-question financial-literacy test. Can you?
Financial literacy in the U.S. has reached a 10-year low, with only 5% of adults passing an 8-question financial-literacy test. This decline is negatively impacting bank accounts.
- US support for Israel slips as Democrats grow more critical, AP-NORC poll finds
A new AP-NORC poll shows declining U.S. support for Israel, with rising opposition from Democrats and divisions among Republicans. About one-third of U.S. adults, including nearly half of Democrats, believe Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, while public opinion has shifted toward Palestinians since the 2023 Hamas attack. The findings highlight growing partisan and generational divides over Israel’s military actions in Gaza.
- Do you trust AI? Almost every American says no and believes humans are more helpful: survey
A survey of 1,200 U.S. adults found 86% distrust AI results, with 42% specifically concerned when AI-generated answers lack clear origins.
- Americans on Trump and Iran: 65% disapprove, just like his job (dis)approval
A new AP-NORC poll shows 65% of U.S. adults disapprove of how President Donald Trump is handling Iran, mirroring his overall job approval. The poll highlights a partisan divide, with 65% of Democrats and independents disapproving compared to 28% of Republicans. The survey was conducted as Trump announced a deal with Iran ending the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and restarting nuclear negotiations.
- Trump approval on Iran low even as tentative deal to end fighting emerged, new AP-NORC poll finds
A new AP-NORC poll shows 65% of U.S. adults disapprove of how President Donald Trump is handling Iran, with partisan divides evident. The poll was conducted as Trump suggested a deal with Iran had been reached, ending a three-month conflict, though some Republicans expressed dissatisfaction with the agreement's terms.
- 51% of U.S. adults say the American Dream is out of reach for most people right now: CNBC survey
A CNBC survey found that 51% of U.S. adults believe the American Dream is out of reach for most people, with 81% citing the cost of living as their biggest financial hurdle.
- US adult cigarette smoking rate hits another all-time low
The cigarette smoking rate among U.S. adults dropped to another all-time low last year. This marks a continued decline in adult smoking rates in the United States.
- Reversing Trump’s slide in economic ratings will be an uphill battle
Donald Trump's approval ratings have declined in recent months, contrasting with his first term when nearly half of U.S. adults supported his policies. Efforts to reverse this trend face significant challenges.
- 20 percent say AI has taken over parts of their job: Survey
A survey by Epoch AI and Ipsos reveals that over 25% of Americans using AI at work report it has replaced some daily tasks. The study highlights increasing adoption of AI tools in both professional and personal contexts.