Roughly half of Americans (53%) approve of Donald Trump’s plans and policies for the future, while 46% disapprove. Most say it is important Trump reach out to Harris’ supporters to try to unify the country, but just 31% say he has done an excellent or good job doing this.
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American TikTok users follow far more pop culture and entertainment accounts than news and politics ones.
Inflation in the U.S. is down significantly from its recent highs. But actual prices remain elevated and are likely to stay that way.
Historically Black colleges and universities continue to play an important role in U.S. higher education.
In the year since Hamas attacked Israel, and Israel responded by invading Gaza, U.S. public opinion on the war shifted modestly.
The monthly number of U.S. Border Patrol encounters with migrants crossing from Mexico has plummeted in 2024 from 2023’s record high.
The economy, health care, and racial and ethnic inequality are among the top issues for Black voters in the presidential election.
Veteran voters have long been more likely to align themselves with the Republican Party than the Democratic Party.
In 2022, roughly 10.6 million immigrants living in the U.S. were born in Mexico, making up 23% of all U.S. immigrants.
The number of immigrants living in the U.S. grew by about 1.6 million people in 2023, the largest annual increase by number since 2000.
About three-quarters of Americans (73%) say they often or sometimes get local news from friends, family and neighbors.
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