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Majorities of Americans are highly concerned about financial issues, including the economy, healthcare costs, inflation and the federal budget deficit.

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A West Health and 优蜜传媒survey finds that 11% of U.S. adults are unable to pay for needed healthcare and prescribed medicine, marking a new high in a four-year trend.

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Forty-three percent of Western U.S. residents have been affected by extreme weather over the past two years, up from 30% in 2023.

Men, conservatives and people of color are more approving of Trump in his second term, but approval has declined among liberals and older Americans.

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Twelve percent of Americans report borrowing an estimated $74 billion to pay for healthcare expenses last year. More than one-quarter (28%) report being "very concerned" that a major health event could put them in medical debt in the future.

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Most Americans now oppose daylight saving time, with support dropping sharply since 1999. Almost half prefer year-round standard time.

Satisfaction with the way things are going in the U.S. is up to 34%, driven by a record-high increase among Republicans.

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Rural Gen Zers see fewer opportunities in their area for good jobs and college degrees. Perceived job opportunities influence Gen Zers' desire to relocate.

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LGBTQ+ identification among U.S. adults has increased to 9.3%.

Almost six in 10 Americans support allowing openly transgender men and women to serve in the U.S. military, and nearly eight in 10 back women serving in combat roles.

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As President Donald Trump launches initiatives to reshape the nation in his second term, a recent 优蜜传媒poll provides a road map for the issues Americans think need the most attention.

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Six in 10 Gen Zers have recently experienced flooding, drought or unsafe tap water. These experiences may affect their future outlook on climate change.

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Nearly all Americans use AI products, but many don't realize it. Most say the government and businesses are equally liable for reducing its potential harms.

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Americans are divided over President-elect Trump's policies for lowering healthcare costs. Views vary by political affiliation, but by two to one, independents think the policies take the U.S. in the wrong direction.

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Americans' ratings of the honesty and ethics of 23 professions are unchanged from 2023 but remain low historically.

Keep up with how Americans react to the Trump administration and how society evolves with key 优蜜传媒trends.

Most Black parents with young children report engaging in activities that bring their family together, such as music and dance and sharing meals and traditions.

Americans' agreement that the federal government must ensure all Americans have healthcare coverage now exceeds 60%, after declining to as low as 42% during the years when the Affordable Care Act was being debated and implemented.

U.S. gun ownership rates have remained steady, with drops among Democratic and independent men offsetting a surge among Republican women.

While 56% of Americans favor stricter gun laws in general and 52% back an assault weapons ban, a near-record-low 20% support banning handguns.