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38% of U.S. adults say they have “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in higher education, compared with 42% last year.

Americans’ confidence in U.S. institutions remains historically low, as reflected in their average view of 14 institutions measured each year since 1993. Currently, 27% of Americans express “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in these core institutions, one percentage point above the record-low average in 2023.

Majorities of Americans say legal immigration has a very or somewhat positive effect on four areas: filling gaps in the workforce left by a growing retired population (64%), supplying workers for low-wage jobs (60%), generating tax revenue for public programs (56%), and contributing to the availability of science and technology workers (52%).

Americans broadly continue to think immigration is a good thing for the U.S. (73%), though that share has slipped from a record high of 79% last year.

After peaking at a record high of 39.9% in 2022, the U.S. adult obesity rate has gradually dropped to 36.4% thus far in 2026, a statistically meaningful decline that continues to inversely track with increased usage of GLP-1 medicine nationally.

The percentage of U.S. adults who currently take GLP-1 medications for weight loss purposes has risen to 11% in 2026, up significantly from 3% in 2024. And 15% report having used the medicine for weight loss at some point, an increase of nine percentage points.

The most common way Americans say they have gotten their news in the past seven days is from social media (54%), followed by news websites or apps (44%).

43% of U.S. adults say they display an American flag outside their home on national holidays or other days during the year.

Among first-generation migrants, 72% say the American Dream is more about opportunity than stability, compared with 56% of second-generation migrants and 47% of native-born Americans.

Nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults (65%) say they wouldn't know where to report a hypothetical $5,000 scam. New research from Gallup and Stop Scams Alliance: on.gallup.com/3QEksdi

Currently, 70% of Republicans, 28% of independents and 14% of Democrats say they are extremely proud to be American.

Just 7% of Ukrainians surveyed in April say they approve of the leadership of the U.S., while 79% disapprove. Approval has fallen by nine percentage points since 2025, when it was a then-record low of 16%.

A record-high 60% of Russians interviewed between March and May said their local economic conditions are getting worse.

Gen Zers who feel they make a positive difference in others' lives are three to four times more likely to feel their lives have a sense of meaning or purpose. Those who report having a sense of meaning or purpose are also less likely to report symptoms of anxiety and depression. Explore the latest findings from Gallup and @WaltonFamilyFdn: on.gallup.com/3QxVmN5

An estimated 15 million Americans reported being personally scammed in 2025; of those scammed, an estimated $68 billion was lost. Explore the latest findings: on.gallup.com/4vtQqrL

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, 33% of U.S. adults say they are “extremely proud” to be an American, the lowest reading in Gallup's trend dating back to 2001. Another 20% say they are “very proud,” which means just over half of Americans express high levels of pride in their country.

7% of Americans say they rely “a great deal” (2%) or “a fair amount” (5%) on artificial intelligence tools when getting news and information.

When asked why they'd avoid a job primarily focused on helping or positively impacting others, Gen Zers most often cite finances and personal wellbeing: 49% say these jobs don't pay enough, and 46% say they tend to be emotionally draining. Explore the latest findings from Gallup and @WaltonFamilyFdn: on.gallup.com/3Sd3dQI

Two-thirds of Americans surveyed in a June 1-15 Gallup poll say the cost of fuel has caused financial hardship for their household.

Nearly half of adults in high-income countries (49%) view climate change as a very serious threat, yet just 20% believe most others in their country feel the same way. This gap between personal concern and perceived public concern is larger than for any other income group.