Saudis probe how defense systems failed to stop deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airport
Associated Press · Oct. 12, 2026
AP reports Saudi Arabia is investigating how drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels penetrated air defenses and struck King Khalid International Airport, killing at least 13 people and injuring more than 300. The attack underscores the reach of Iran-backed armed groups and the risk of a wider regional escalation.
ANMP Insights
73% found the argument that Iran backs armed groups that have attacked U.S. troops, allies, and ships convincing. (Link)
71% found the intelligence warning that Iran and the armed groups it supports can carry out attacks inside the United States convincing. (Link)
55% said Iran’s leaders really mean it when they chant “Death to America,” while 30% said it is primarily political rhetoric. (Link)
30-year state renewal
Petroleum News · Oct. 11, 2026
Alaska’s Department of Natural Resources has approved a proposed 30-year renewal of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System’s state right-of-way. The 800-mile pipeline carries North Slope crude to Valdez; officials say it now moves more than 450,000 barrels a day, with recent flows topping 500,000, as the renewal enters public comment and hearings.
ANMP Insights
57% support building new power plants in their local area. (Link)
64% support natural-gas power plants being built in their area. (Link)
47% prioritized affordable and reliable energy sources, compared with 44% who prioritized renewable energy. (Link)
The rising risk of the AI-versus-everything-else economy
Axios · Oct. 9, 2026
Axios reports that AI-related construction, corporate borrowing, and stock-market value are taking an increasingly large share of U.S. investment and market activity. The growing divide raises the stakes of both the AI boom and the risks if expectations around the technology prove too optimistic.
ANMP Insights
46% said artificial intelligence makes them more worried about the future, compared with 27% who said it makes them more optimistic; 26% said they feel equally both.(Link)
Calling the technology “superintelligence” did little to ease concern: 43% said the term makes them worried, versus 25% optimistic.(Link)
67% said it is important for the United States to remain ahead of China in AI or superintelligence, but 57% preferred stronger limits and regulations even if that slows development in America, compared with 35% who favored rapid development.(Link)
ANMP PUBLIC SOURCES
Iran: On Iran, the Nuclear Threat and Intelligence Warnings Make the Strongest Case - America’s New Majority Project, Sep. 18, 2026.
Energy: Most Support Building More Power Plants, But the Type of Plant Matters - America’s New Majority Project, Jan. 15, 2026.
AI: Beat China, But Build Guardrails: What Voters Want on AI - America’s New Majority Project, Oct. 13, 2026.