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Poll: Trust and Confidence in the CDC Remain at Low Point After Changes to Recommended Childhood Vaccines; More Say the Changes Will Hurt than Help Children’s Health

Feb 6, 2026

News Release

In the weeks after the Trump administration reduced the number of recommended childhood vaccines for routine use, the public’s trust in the CDC remains at its lowest point. Among those who have heard about the recent changes to the recommended childhood vaccine schedule, more say they expect the changes to have a negative impact than a positive one on children’s health.

KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust: Trust in the CDC and Views of Federal Childhood Vaccine Schedule Changes

Feb 6, 2026

Poll Finding

Weeks after the Trump administration reduced the number of childhood vaccine recommended for routine use, public trust in the CDC is at its lowest since the COVID-19 pandemic, and less than half are confident in federal agencies' ability to make such recommendations. Among those who have heard about the revised recommendations, more say they expect the changes to have a negative impact than a positive one on children’s health.

An image of text is an excerpt from Drishti Pillai's quick take which reads, "The presence of ICE at hospitals and health care facilities represents a reversal in policy under the Trump administration from previous policy that had protected against enforcement in these and other “sensitive locations” like schools and places of worship."

Health Care Providers Warn of Impacts of Increased ICE Presence at Health Care Facilities

Jan 22, 2026

Quick Insights

The presence of ICE at hospitals and health care facilities represents a reversal in policy under the Trump administration from previous policy that had protected against enforcement in these and other “sensitive locations” like schools and places of worship.

As the 2026 Election Takes Shape, Health Care Is Becoming an Economic Issue for US Voters

Nov 25, 2025

Perspective

In this JAMA Viewpoints column, KFF's Drew Altman, Ashley Kirzinger and Mollyann Brodie explore the power of health care affordability as an economic issue, how it has played out in recent election cycles, and the implications for the 2026 midterm elections.

The New ACA Repeal and Replace: Health Savings Accounts

Nov 21, 2025

Policy Watch

Proposals from some Republicans in Congress would effectively repeal some or all of the ACA premium tax credits and replace them with contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or something similar. Senator Rick Scott proposes “Trump Health Freedom Accounts” and Senator Bill Cassidy proposes HSA contributions available only for people who enroll in bronze level ACA plans to pay for out-of-pocket health care costs.

KFF/New York Times 2025 Survey of Immigrants: Political Implications of Immigrant Voters’ Views on Immigration Enforcement

Nov 18, 2025

Poll Finding

Most immigrant voters disapprove of President Trump’s handling of immigration, including large majorities who disapprove of policies like “third country” deportations and efforts to end birthright citizenship. These views may have implications for future elections, as six in ten immigrant voters say the administration’s immigration enforcement actions have had an impact on which political party they support.

Immigrants Report Rising Fear, Negative Economic and Health Impacts, and Changing Political Views During the First Year of President Trump’s Second Term

Nov 18, 2025

News Release

A new KFF/New York Times Survey of Immigrants reveals deepening anxiety and fear among immigrants of all statuses amid the Trump administration’s intensified immigration enforcement and restrictive policies. Findings from the new survey are detailed in three KFF reports and help inform the reporting in a package of news stories by Times reporters.

KFF/New York Times 2025 Survey of Immigrants: Worries and Experiences Amid Increased Immigration Enforcement

Nov 18, 2025

Poll Finding

Amid the Trump administration’s increased immigration enforcement efforts, one in five immigrants say they personally know someone who has been arrested, detained or deported since January. Four in ten worry they or a family member could face such action. Many immigrants, including naturalized citizens and those who are lawfully present, say they feel less safe, are avoiding activities outside their home, and no longer view the U.S. as a good destination for immigrants.

KFF Health Tracking Poll: Public Weighs in on Health Care Debate and Government Shutdown

Nov 6, 2025

Poll Finding

This poll finds that public support remains high for extending the enhanced ACA tax credits set to expire at the end of the year. Three quarters of the public favor of extending them, though support among Republicans has dipped since September. Most Democrats want a Congressional budget deal to include an extension of the tax credits.

Most of the Public Say Congress Should Extend ACA Enhanced Tax Credits Set to Expire Next Year, Including Most Republicans and MAGA Supporters

KFF Health Tracking Poll: Public Weighs Political Consequences of Health Policy Legislation

Oct 3, 2025

Poll Finding

KFF's Health Tracking Poll finds that more than three-quarters of the public say they want Congress to extend the ACA enhanced premium tax credits that are set to expire at the end of this year. If the credits do expire and the average premium more than doubles, seven in 10 of those who purchase their own insurance say they would not be able to afford premiums without significantly disrupting their household finances.

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