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CBS News poll finds rising concern over government shutdown impact on economy, Americans personally

Americans are increasingly voicing concern about the shutdown's impact on the U.S. economy, as a big majority feel Congress isn't even working to try to end it. There's also increased worry from ... Read More

Voters prioritize the economy above immigration and crime in Election 2025, AP Voter Poll finds

Economic worries were the dominant concern as voters cast ballots for Tuesday’s elections, according to preliminary findings from the AP Voter Poll. Read More

Americans with six-figure incomes are in 'survival mode'

The Harris Poll survey, released Nov. 14, reached 2,109 Americans, including 728 who earn at least $100,000 a year. The notion that high-salary workers are struggling rings counter-intuitive. Economic ... Read More

Americans Stressed Over Grocery Prices, Housing And Electricity Costs, Poll Finds

Americans expressed little confidence over their ability to find a good job, afford a new home and save for retirement, according to results from an AP-NORC poll conducted in October, showing growing ... Read More

Americans more worried about finding jobs as inflation persists under Trump

Nearly half of Americans lack confidence in finding a good job under Trump, a new AP–NORC poll shows. Inflation and rising costs for essentials are fueling widespread financial stress. Trump’s low ... Read More