A new poll reveals declining confidence in the federal government’s ability to improve Americans’ lives, with just over four in ten respondents now viewing it as effective in making a positive impact. The findings mark a drop from last year’s survey, signaling growing skepticism about the government’s role in addressing key societal challenges. The Bentley University-Gallup Business in Society survey highlights a shift in public perception amid ongoing debates over governance and policy outcomes. The results raise questions about whether recent efforts have resonated with the American people.


Fewer Americans than last year think the federal government is effective at making a positive impact on people’s lives, according to a new poll released Wednesday. In the Bentley University-Gallup Business in Society survey, about 43 percent of respondents said the federal government has been effective in making a positive impact on people’s lives. This is...