Americans’ confidence in major U.S. institutions—including government and the media—is in a state of collapse, falling to an average of just 27 percent across all categories, according to the latest national poll released by the Gallup Organization. Only the military and small businesses still enjoy the confidence of a majority of Americans. Although public belief…

Americans’ confidence in major U.S. institutions—including government and the media—is in a state of collapse, falling to an average of just 27 percent across all categories, according to the latest national poll released by the Gallup Organization. Only the military and small businesses still enjoy the confidence of a majority of Americans. Although public belief…

Americans’ confidence in major U.S. institutions—including government and the media—is in a state of collapse, falling to an average of just 27 percent across all categories, according to the latest national poll released by Gallup. Only the military and small business still enjoy the confidence of a majority of Americans. Although public belief in institutions…

Americans are predicting that inflationary pressures will continue to build up steam, while about half are claiming financial hardships because of the rise in prices, indicating a morose economic outlook at least for the next six months. Based on a recent Gallup poll, nearly eight in 10 Americans believe inflation will keep on increasing with…