The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recorded the sharpest rise in public approval among all U.S. federal agencies this year, according to a new Gallup poll conducted, as 42% of Americans rated DHS's performance as "excellent" or "good," a 10-point increase from last year's record low of 32%.
The rise stands out in contrast to declining approval for nearly every other major federal agency. Gallup found that six agencies—including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the CIA, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—saw their lowest ratings since the poll began tracking them, while the U.S. Postal Service remained the only agency with a majority-positive rating at 56%.
