119th Congress brings new growth in racial, ethnic diversity to Capitol Hill
Overall, 139 of today’s senators and representatives identify as Black, Hispanic, Asian American or Native American.
Overall, 139 of today’s senators and representatives identify as Black, Hispanic, Asian American or Native American.
Many TikTok accounts mix in news with a variety of other topics, from celebrity gossip to jokes and memes.
The median age of voting members of the House of Representatives is now 57.5 years, while the Senate’s median age is 64.7 years.
While experiences with loneliness don’t differ much by gender, men seem to turn to their networks less often for connection and emotional support.
Teens are far more likely to say it’s acceptable to use ChatGPT for research (54%) than for math problems (29%) and essays (18%).
Among employed adults who have a job that can be done from home, 75% are working remotely at least some of the time.
Across 36 countries, a median of 54% say the gap between the rich and poor is a very big problem in their nation.
As Biden’s term draws to a close, here’s a look at the federal judges the 46th president appointed during his four years in the White House.
In 2023, 42% of adults were unpartnered, down from 44% in 2019. The decline in the share of adults who are unpartnered since 2019 has occurred across all age groups.
As President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House, here are answers to some common questions about the federal workforce.
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