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Americans Are Angry About Epstein – and They Want Accountability
March 4, 2026
Aidan Harty & Maryann Cousens
Poll: Epstein Files This Navigator Research report covers Americans’ views of the Epstein files, including on the share who disapprove of President Trump’s handling of it, Americans’ desire for increased accountability, and their belief the government is engaged in a cover-up. Epstein Files and Tariff News Dominate Trump’s Negatives Americans are still hearing about the [...]
Americans Don’t Want Regime Change Wars
March 2, 2026
Melissa Toufanian
Poll: Foreign Policy This Navigator Research report covers Americans’ views on using military force, regime change wars, and military strikes against Iran. Americans Oppose Regime Change Wars More than three quarters (77%) of Americans, including eight-in-ten independents, say the U.S. should be cautious about using military force abroad, especially when it comes to regime change [...]
Views of Tariffs in the Wake of SCOTUS Decision
February 26, 2026
Maryann Cousens
Poll: Tariffs This Navigator Research report covers perceptions of tariffs, including the share who believe Trump’s tariffs are raising costs, and how Americans believe Trump should proceed now that the Supreme Court has invalidated many of his tariffs. Trump Regret at All-Time High One-in-five Americans who voted for President Trump in 2024 now say they [...]
State Of The Union Special Report: Arizona Dial Group
February 25, 2026
Maryann Cousens, Melissa Toufanian, and Julie Alderman Boudreau
Qualitative Research: Dial Group This Navigator Research report is a special report containing findings from a live-reaction dial group* Navigator conducted in the Phoenix, Arizona metro area analyzing how soft partisans and independents responded to President Trump’s State of the Union address in real time. Overall Reactions In the longest-ever State of the Union address, [...]
State of the Battleground
February 23, 2026
Maryann Cousens
Polling report on perceptions of government leaders, including which party is more trusted to handle the issues that matter most to Americans in the battleground, and who is seen as having the right priorities.
Message Guidance on Tariff SCOTUS Ruling
February 20, 2026
Navigator Research
Polling report covering the latest perceptions of tariffs, including the share of Americans who support Trump’s tariff plan and how tariffs are seen as impacting costs.
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Meet The Pocketbook Pessimists
January 29, 2026
Julie Alderman Boudreau
This Navigator Research report covers Americans who rate the economy negatively or are unsure but don’t yet blame Trump and Republicans in Congress.