Americans’ Views of ICE Grow More Negative

A majority of Americans (56%) now say they have an unfavorable opinion of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

How Americans View Federal Agencies

Americans view eight of 12 federal agencies we asked about more favorably than unfavorably. The National Park Service, National Weather Service and U.S. Postal Service are viewed especially positiv...

Why Is Election Day on a Tuesday in the U.S., and How Many Other Countries Have Weekday Elections?

The U.S. is one of 28 democratic countries that routinely holds national elections on non-holiday weekdays.

Few Americans Say They Are Asking AI Chatbots for 2026 Election Information

Among the 8% of U.S. adults using chatbots for this purpose, most have sought information about candidates or issues in the elections.

Growing Share of Americans Say Social Media Is an Important News Source for Them

A majority of U.S. adults (58%) now say social media is an important way for them to keep up with the news.

Where Americans are getting their news in the digital age

Women, Work and Caregiving Through the Arc of Family Life

Men Are Experiencing More Job Growth Than Women in AI-Exposed Occupations

Men's employment grew faster than women's in occupations most exposed to AI, a gap driven largely by workers without a bachelor's degree.

Pace of Trump’s Judicial Appointments Has Slowed in His Second Term

President Trump has appointed fewer federal judges in this term than at this point in his first, and his pace trails that of most recent presidents.

Online Communities Rarely Focus on Politics, and Many Say It Should Stay That Way

Most people in online communities see little to no politics in their go-to space, and 54% say it doesn't belong there.

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Broad Public Confidence in Elections in the U.S. – but Partisans Differ Over Concerns About Access,...

Most voters expect well-run 2026 midterms, but Republicans and Democrats differ on noncitizen voting safeguards and whether eligible citizens can vote if they choose to.

How U.S. Voters View Mail and Absentee Balloting

Quiz: What Is Your Civic Personality?

Take our civic personality quiz to find out how your engagement with news, politics, religious and civic activities compares with other U.S. adults.