In this 2018 survey, eight percent of respondents stated they think the biggest problem for the United States today is Donald Trump. In fact, most of the important problems mentioned are somehow related to the current POTUS – the most mentioned one being immigration and racism.

A country divided

Since Trump’s inauguration in January 2017, political camps in the United States are deeply divided and global politics is in turmoil; Trump’s job approval ratings are notoriously low, and in fact, they are lower than Reagan’s or Nixon’s averages ever were. Trump’s leadership is controversial at best and his executive orders often cause protests, especially among Democrats and liberals – like the travel ban for Muslims.

On the other side

One of Trump’s main campaign promises was a wall on the border with Mexico in order to keep potential illegal immigrants out and enhance security for American citizens. When he did not get the majority for this plan, he declared a national emergency to force the budget to be allocated, even though the majority of Americans did not support this idea, and it is unclear if the situation at the Mexican border actually warrants it. In fact, the total number of unauthorized immigrants has decreased over the last few years and today, many Americans believe that their country benefits from immigrants and their work .

In December 2024, 11 percent of survey respondents said that the most important problem facing the United States was the high cost of living and inflation. Another 20percent said that the government and poor leadership was the most serious concern for the nation.

United States New Security Issues: US Corporations data was reported at 132.525 USD bn in May 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 132.763 USD bn for Apr 2018. United States New Security Issues: US Corporations data is updated monthly, averaging 138.365 USD bn from Feb 2003 (Median) to May 2018, with 184 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 328.777 USD bn in Mar 2007 and a record low of 42.698 USD bn in Aug 2008. United States New Security Issues: US Corporations data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.Z030: New Security Issues: Corporations.

According to the data from January 2024, 22 percent of respondents said that rising health care costs were the most important health issue facing the United States. Mental health ranked second on the list with 15 percent. Issues with healthcare costsCurrently, the most urgent problem facing American healthcare is the high costs of care. The high expense of healthcare may deter people from getting the appropriate treatment when they need medical care or cause them to completely forego preventative care visits. Many Americans reported that they may skip prescription doses or refrain from taking medication as prescribed due to financial concerns. Such health-related behavior can result in major health problems, which may raise the long-term cost of care. Inflation, medical debt, and unforeseen medical expenses have all added to the burden that health costs are placing on household income. Gun violence issueThe gun violence epidemic has plagued the United States over the past few years, yet very little has been done to address the issue. In recent years, gun violence has become the leading cause of death among American children and teens. Even though more than half of Americans are in favor of tougher gun control regulations, there is little political will to strongly reform the current gun law. Gun violence has a deep traumatic impact on survivors and society, it is developing into a major public health crisis in the United States.

This study is part of a quadrennial series designed to investigate the opinions and attitudes of the general public on matters related to foreign policy, and to define the parameters of public opinion within which decision-makers must operate. This public opinion study of the United States focused on respondents' opinions of the United States' leadership role in the world and the challenges the country faces domestically and internationally. The survey covered the following international topics: relations with other countries, role in foreign affairs, possible threats to vital interests in the next ten years, foreign policy goals, benefits or drawbacks of globalization, situations that might justify the use of United States troops in other parts of the world, the number and location of United States military bases overseas, respondent feelings toward people of other countries, opinions on the influence of other countries in the world and how much influence those countries should have, whether there should be a global regulating body to prevent economic instability, international trade, United States participation in potential treaties, the United States' role in the United Nations and NATO, respondent opinions on international institutions and regulating bodies such as the United Nations, World Trade Organization, and the World Health Organization, whether the United States will continue to be the world's leading power in the next 50 years, democracy in the Middle East and South Korea, the role of the United Nations Security Council, which side the United States should take in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, what measures should be taken to deal with Iran's nuclear program, the military effort in Afghanistan, opinions on efforts to combat terrorism and the use of torture to extract information from prisoners, whether the respondent favors or opposes the government selling military equipment to other nations and using nuclear weapons in various circumstances, the economic development of China, and the conflict between North and South Korea. Domestic issues included economic prospects for American children when they become adults, funding for government programs, the fairness of the current distribution of income in the United States, the role of government, whether the government can be trusted to do what is right, climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, United States' dependence on foreign energy sources, drilling for oil and natural gas off the coast of the United States, and relations with Mexico including such issues as the ongoing drug war, as well as immigration and immigration reform. Demographic and other background information included age, gender, race/ethnicity, marital status, left-right political self-placement, political affiliation, employment status, highest level of education, and religious preference. Also included are household size and composition, whether the respondent is head of household, household income, housing type, ownership status of living quarters, household Internet access, Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) status, and region and state of residence.

A survey conducted in February 2025 found that the most important issue for 24 percent of Americans was inflation and prices. A further 12 percent of respondents were most concerned about jobs and the economy.

This poll is part of a continuing series of monthly surveys that solicit public opinion on the presidency and on a range of other political and social issues. In this poll, respondents were asked about the upcoming presidential election, President Ronald Reagan's performance in office, military and domestic spending, and United States involvement in Central America. Demographic information on respondents includes race, sex, age, religion, income and educational levels, and political party affiliation.

Graph and download economic data for Net Issues of International Debt Securities for Issuers in General Government Sector, All Maturities, Residence of Issuer in United States (IDSGAMRINIUS) from Q4 1979 to Q4 2024 about issues, sector, maturity, debt, residents, securities, Net, government, and USA.

According to a 2023 survey, young adults in the United States were divided when it came to important political issues such as border security, gun violence prevention, and addressing climate change. However, the majority of young Americans considered the cost of living and inflation a top political issue, regardless of their race and ethnicity.

United States New Security Issues: US Corporations: Bonds: Sold in US data was reported at 126.327 USD bn in May 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 130.798 USD bn for Apr 2018. United States New Security Issues: US Corporations: Bonds: Sold in US data is updated monthly, averaging 119.231 USD bn from Feb 2003 (Median) to May 2018, with 184 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 273.357 USD bn in Mar 2007 and a record low of 20.331 USD bn in Sep 2008. United States New Security Issues: US Corporations: Bonds: Sold in US data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.Z030: New Security Issues: Corporations.

Graph and download economic data for Net Issues of International Debt Securities for All Issuers, All Maturities, Residence of Issuer in United States (IDSAMRINIUS) from Q1 1966 to Q4 2024 about issues, maturity, debt, residents, securities, Net, and USA.

United States PDS: Specific Issues: Coupons: ON-Open: Specific Transactions: Securities Out: 2 Years data was reported at 24.841 USD bn in 30 Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 25.059 USD bn for 23 Apr 2025. United States PDS: Specific Issues: Coupons: ON-Open: Specific Transactions: Securities Out: 2 Years data is updated weekly, averaging 19.362 USD bn from Apr 2013 (Median) to 30 Apr 2025, with 631 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 43.947 USD bn in 23 Oct 2024 and a record low of 7.981 USD bn in 06 Sep 2017. United States PDS: Specific Issues: Coupons: ON-Open: Specific Transactions: Securities Out: 2 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.Z044: Primary Dealer Statistics: Specific Issues.

United States PDS: Specific Issues: Coupons: ON-Open: General Transactions: Securities Out: 10 Years data was reported at 4.780 USD bn in 30 Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.921 USD bn for 23 Apr 2025. United States PDS: Specific Issues: Coupons: ON-Open: General Transactions: Securities Out: 10 Years data is updated weekly, averaging 2.923 USD bn from Apr 2013 (Median) to 30 Apr 2025, with 631 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.645 USD bn in 15 Jul 2015 and a record low of 77.000 USD mn in 13 Dec 2017. United States PDS: Specific Issues: Coupons: ON-Open: General Transactions: Securities Out: 10 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.Z044: Primary Dealer Statistics: Specific Issues.

These data, which are part of a larger study undertaken by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, evaluate the responses of criminal justice employees to affirmative action within criminal justice agencies. Information is provided on employees' (1) general mood, (2) attitudes across various attributes, such as race, sex, rank, education and length of service, and (3) demographic characteristics including age, sex, race, educational level, parents' occupations, and living arrangements. The use of criminal justice employees as the units of analysis provides attitudinal and perceptual data in assessing affirmative action programs within each agency. Variables include reasons for becoming a criminal justice employee, attitudes toward affirmative action status in general, and attitudes about affirmative action in criminal justice settings.

United States - Government-Sponsored Enterprises; GSE Issues; Liability, Level was 9184138.00000 Mil. of $ in October of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Government-Sponsored Enterprises; GSE Issues; Liability, Level reached a record high of 9303695.00000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 873.00000 in October of 1945. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Government-Sponsored Enterprises; GSE Issues; Liability, Level - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Number of Commercial Paper Issues with a Maturity Between 21 and 40 Days (MKT2140MKTVOL) from 2001-01-02 to 2025-06-05 about 21-40 days, issues, commercial paper, maturity, commercial, and USA.

These data are part of NACJD's Fast Track Release and are distributed as they were received from the data depositor. The files have been zipped by NACJD for release, but not checked or processed except for the removal of direct identifiers. Users should refer to the accompanying readme file for a brief description of the files available with this collection and consult the investigator(s) if further information is needed. The research project has tested a possible explanation for the Great American Crime Decline of the 1990s and especially 2000s: the increasing rates at which psychotropic drugs are prescribed, especially to children and adolescents. Psychotropic drugs are often prescribed to youth for mental health conditions that involve disruptive and impulsive behaviors and learning difficulties. The effects of these drugs are thus expected to lead to the decrease in the juveniles' involvement in delinquency and violence. The effects of two legislative changes are hypothesized to have contributed to the increased prescribing of psychotropic drugs to children growing up in families in poverty: 1) changes in eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) that made it possible for poor children to qualify for additional financial assistance due to mental health conditions (1990 and 1996), and 2) changes in school accountability rules following the passage of No Child Left Behind Act (2002) that put pressure on schools in some low-income areas to qualify academically challenged students as having ADHD or other learning disabilities. The objectives of the project are: 1) to assemble a data set, using state-level data from various publicly available sources, containing information about trends in juvenile delinquency and violence, trends in psychotropic drug prescribing to children and adolescents, and various control variables associated with these two sets of trends; 2) to test the proposed hypotheses about the effect of increasing psychotropic medication prescribing to children and adolescents on juvenile delinquency and violence, using the assembled data set; and 3) to disseminate the scientific knowledge gained through this study among criminal justice researchers, psychiatric and public health scientists, as well as among a wider audience of practitioners and the general public. This collection includes one SPSS file (Dataset_NIJ_GRANT_2014-R2-CX-0003_DV-IV_3-29-17.sav; n=1,275, 113 variables) and one Word syntax file (doc36775-0001_syntax.docx).

This special topic poll, conducted April 30 to May 6, 1996, is part of a continuing series of monthly surveys that solicit public opinion on the presidency and on a range of other political and social issues. This poll sought Americans' views on the most important problems facing the United States, their local communities and their own families. Respondents rated the public schools, crime, and drug problems at the national and local levels, their level of optimism about their own future and that of the country, and the reasons they felt that way. Respondents were asked whether they were better off financially than their parents were at their age, whether they expected their own children to be better off financially than they were, and whether the American Dream was still possible for most people. Respondents then compared their expectations about life to their actual experiences in areas such as job security, financial earnings, employment benefits, job opportunities, health care benefits, retirement savings, and leisure time. A series of questions asked whether the United States was in a long-term economic and moral decline, whether the country's main problems were caused more by a lack of economic opportunity or a lack of morality, and whether the United States was still the best country in the world. Additional topics covered immigration policy and the extent to which respondents trusted the federal, state, and local governments. Demographic variables included respondents' sex, age, race, education level, marital status, household income, political party affiliation, political philosophy, voter registration and participation history, labor union membership, the presence of children in the household, whether these children attended a public school, and the employment status of respondents and their spouses.

According to a survey conducted in 2023, 50 percent of Americans were very concerned about bullying in public schools in their local area in the United States. Students not meeting learning objectives, the banning of books, sexual abuse, and depression and anxiety among students rounded out the top five issues that Americans were very concerned about in that year.

United States - Total Value of Commercial Paper Issues with a Maturity Between 1 and 4 Days was 78822.00000 Mil. of $ in April of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Total Value of Commercial Paper Issues with a Maturity Between 1 and 4 Days reached a record high of 187994.00000 in April of 2001 and a record low of 0.00000 in December of 2007. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Total Value of Commercial Paper Issues with a Maturity Between 1 and 4 Days - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on April of 2025.