Reproduced from AP ; Chart: Axios Visuals Greater shares of Americans now say that extreme heat has affected various parts of day-to-day life compared to just two years ago. Why it matters: The findings , from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, suggest that people are increasingly aware of extreme heat's impact on their health, budgets, travel plans and more. By the numbers: 90% of Americans now say that extreme heat has had at least a minor impact on their lives broadly, up from 83% two years ago. - 80% now say that extreme heat has had at least a minor impact on their power bills, up from 69% in 2024. - 68% say it's affecting their outdoor activities, up from 57%. - 42% say it's affecting their travel or vacation plans,…
Americans and lawmakers alike continue to signal their discomfort over the U.S. military strikes against Iran, even as the Trump administration directs more troops to the region. The big picture: Against the backdrop of a roller-coaster oil market, Trump has suggested he's interested in pursuing a diplomatic path with Iran — while also readying options for a potential escalation. But polling indicates a large share of Americans already think things have gone too far. - And on Wednesday, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) drew her own red line, writing in a post on X that after attending a briefing on Iran, she would not support boots on the ground as part of the operations. - While Mace's declaration turned heads, other Republican lawmakers…
Data: AP-NORC; Chart: Kavya Beheraj/Axios Most U.S. adults are concerned about the threat Iran poses to the U.S., but a majority say they don't trust President Trump 's handling of foreign affairs, according to a new AP-NORC poll . Why it matters: Thursday's nuclear talks between the Trump administration and Iran could be the last chance for a diplomatic solution before the president opts for military action. - The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Axios on the poll's findings. By the numbers: 80% of adults express at least a moderate degree of concern that Iran's nuclear program poses a direct threat to the U.S. Of those, 48% are very or extremely concerned. - Meanwhile, 56% do not trust Trump to…