Most Voters Underestimate Fraud in Government Spending
Fraud in federal government spending is a serious problem, most voters believe, but not many realize just how big the problem really is.
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June 9, 2026
June 8, 2026
The Rule of Law: Most Don’t See Trump as Better Than Biden
The rule of law matters to most voters, who consider it very important that public officials are held to the same standard of justice as other citizens. However, many don’t give President Donald Trump high marks on this issue.
June 5, 2026
46% View CIA Favorably
The Central Intelligence Agency has suffered some embarrassment recently, but nearly half of voters still have a favorable opinion of the agency.
June 4, 2026
Voters Have Concerns About Iran Peace Negotiations
The on-again-off-again negotiations for a peace deal with Iran have many voters worried that the final agreement won’t do enough to contain the threat from Iran.
June 3, 2026
58% See Worsening Economy
Most voters believe the U.S. economy has gotten worse since last year, but they’re divided over which party can do a better job of handling it.
June 2, 2026
Iran War Approval Down, Peace Plan Supported
Voter approval for the Iran war has declined by 12 points in less than three months, while a majority approve of reported terms for a peace agreement.
May 29, 2026
80% Expect Impeachment If Democrats Win Midterms
Congressional elections this November are shaping up as a referendum on whether President Donald Trump should be impeached.
May 28, 2026
Nearly Half Favor Crackdown on ‘Hate Speech’ Online
Significantly more voters now favor government action to silence online “hate speech” than they did just four years ago.
May 27, 2026
Is Trump Making U.S. Military Stronger? Many Doubt It
America’s armed forces can take on any foe, most voters believe, but less than half give President Donald Trump credit for improving military readiness.
May 26, 2026
59% Expect Cheating in Midterms
A majority of voters think the November midterm elections could be affected by cheating, and many still think the 2020 election was “rigged.”
May 22, 2026
Kamala Harris Maintains Lead for 2028 Democratic Nomination
Former Vice President Kamala Harris continues to be the favorite for the 2028 Democratic Party presidential nomination.
May 21, 2026
George Floyd Protests Didn’t Help, Most Voters Say
Six years after George Floyd died in Minneapolis, most voters don’t think black Americans benefited from the 2020 protests inspired by his death.
May 20, 2026
Fewer Voters Optimistic About America’s Future
Voters are now more pessimistic about the country’s future than they were during President Donald Trump’s first term.
May 19, 2026
Trump Gets Mixed Reviews on China Policy
President Donald Trump’s recent trip to Beijing has encouraged some optimism about America’s trade with China, but many don’t view his policy as an improvement over his predecessor’s.
May 18, 2026
Fewer See Trump as Keeping His Campaign Promises
The number of voters who think President Donald Trump is keeping his campaign promises has declined since last summer.
May 15, 2026
Most Voters Still Want Senate to Pass SAVE Act
Voter support for the SAVE Act, which would require proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections, has remained steady for two months, despite inaction by the U.S. Senate.
May 14, 2026
63% Suspect COVID-19 Cover-Up
A majority of voters believe federal officials helped conceal the role China played in the origins of the COVID-19 outbreak.
May 13, 2026
Midterm Forecast: ‘OK, Boomer’
Voter enthusiasm for this fall’s midterm congressional elections is much higher among older voters, with Baby Boomers likely to have a dominant impact in November.
May 12, 2026
Democrats Now Lead on Immigration Issue
In a remarkable reversal of previous trends, voters now trust Democrats more than Republicans on the issue of immigration.
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 47% of Likely U.S. Voters trust Democrats more to handle immigration, while 40% trust Republicans more on the issue. Thirteen percent (13%) are not sure. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
May 11, 2026
Election Integrity: Voting Machines Still Raise Concerns
Although a majority of voters say they trust electronic voting machines, many are worried by allegations that the machines can be manipulated remotely.
