Foreign Policy and Immigration Rise as Concerns for Americans, AP-NORC Poll Finds

Despite increased focus on international issues, the economy remains the top priority for most Americans in 2024.

According to a recent AP-NORC poll, 4 in 10 U.S. adults believe foreign policy should be a top focus for the U.S. government in 2024, a significant increase from last year.
The Israeli-Hamas conflict and the potential conflict between Russia and Ukraine were mentioned as areas of concern.
Immigration is also a rising concern, with 35% of respondents indicating it should be a priority, up from 27% last year.
Despite these concerns, economic issues remain the top priority for most Americans, with 76% wanting the government to focus on the economy.
Only 5% of U.S. adults are 'extremely' or 'very' confident that the federal government can make progress on the important problems and issues facing the country in 2024.