"Rising Concern: Americans Shift Focus to Immigration Issues"

Immigration has surged to the top of the most important problem list for Americans, with 28% naming it as the top issue, surpassing the government, economy, and inflation. A bipartisan group of congressional senators reached an agreement on an immigration reform proposal, but it ultimately failed to pass a Senate vote. A record-high 55% of U.S. adults see large numbers of immigrants entering the U.S. illegally as a critical threat. Congress' job approval rating has fallen to 12%, the lowest since 2015, and Americans' economic sentiments remain more negative than positive. Despite improved economic evaluations, Americans remain largely dissatisfied with the state of the nation and federal leaders' performance.